Recruiters report that salaries for coveted positions in Europe’s defence tech startups are going through the roof in the last 12 months as startups are battling it out for a limited talent pool.
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February 4, 2026
Salaries soar ‘astronomically’ as defence techs fight for talent
Defence startups are under pressure to woo talent amid a supply-constrained market
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