Ben Wallace, the UK’s former defence secretary, says Europe needs an additional £1bn defence tech fund, warning Europe’s innovation in this area could “disappear across the Atlantic” without more financial support.

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January 10, 2024
UK’s former defence secretary pushes for £1bn defence tech fund
ESG rules are preventing Europe’s defence tech startups from raising capital, Ben Wallace says
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