Much of the current hype around European defence tech has centred on well-funded drone makers like Germany’s Helsing and Stark or the UK’s Cambridge Aerospace.
VCs think cybersecurity will be a big part of the new defence boom
From mis/disinformation to command and control, VCs are bullish on the future of cyber within defence
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