John Clark

Defence technology investment in Europe is being reshaped by informed, disciplined capital and policy-aligned investors Europe is in the middle of a defence technology awakening, but most investors are still treating it like just another trend to chase. Yes, over €5.2 billion flowed into European defence and dual-use ventures in 2025 alone. Capital is moving. But here's the thing: speed isn't the same as strategy. The real winners won't be the first through the door; instead, they'll be the...

Defence-tech investing has exploded into venture consciousness. From London to Toronto, investors are scrambling to rebrand themselves as...

The EU’s new SAFE programme will channel up to €150 billion into defence and dual-use technology over the next decade — and, for the first time, it’s open to Canadian partners. SAFE lowers risk for founders, signals political will for investors, and marks a turning point for Europe’s resilience and transatlantic collaboration.