Thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Tuesday. The coordinated attack killed at least nine people and wounded approximately 2,800 others. Hezbollah described the incident as the biggest security breach the group has faced since the Gaza war began. Nobody has claimed responsibility yet. Hezbollah blamed Israel for the operation. A source from the militant group suggested the attack came in response to an alleged assassination a

Lebanon experienced a second day of coordinated device explosions on Wednesday. The attacks killed 14 people and wounded over 450 across multiple cities. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared a "new phase" of war focused on the northern front, though Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for either day's attacks. According to reports, the latest explosions primarily targeted walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members. However, evidence suggests various elect

Details are emerging about how Israel turned ordinary communication devices into weapons during coordinated attacks across Lebanon. The operations killed 26 people and injured more than 3,000 over two days. Thousands of pagers detonated simultaneously on Tuesday afternoon, around 3:30 p.m. Users received what looked like a message from Hezbollah leadership. The devices emitted a beep, then paused before exploding. That brief delay gave people time to grab the pager and hold i

Paris-based defense startup Harmattan AI is preparing to raise new funding at a valuation of at least $1 billion according to sources familiar with the matter. Harmattan AI launched in 2024 and builds AI-powered drone systems for military applications. The company has already secured backing from Germany's Atlantic Labs and other investors. This fundraising push comes just months after early-stage funding, showing rapid momentum in a hot sector. The company's product lineup i

Defense tech startups, military personnel and investors gathered at London's Resilience Conference under tight security. Attendees cleared stringent checks, followed strict no-photo policies and watched moderators in full military uniform. NATO Innovation Fund chairs opened the conference with a stark warning. Russian drone attacks keep increasing in Ukraine. They estimated Europe could face elevated conflict within three to four years. European defense tech investment jumped

London startup Isembard wants to rebuild Europe's industrial capacity at a critical moment for supply chain security. Founder and CEO Alexander Fitzgerald speaks bluntly about the enormous challenge ahead. Europe's manufacturing sector faces serious pressure. Defense, aerospace, energy and other vital industries need precision parts delivered quickly. Many traditional suppliers operate with aging equipment, scattered production capacity and heavy reliance on overseas factorie

A major European investment summit last week brought together venture capitalists, limited partners, and startup founders to discuss current market trends. Three topics dominated conversations: artificial intelligence, defense technology, and how European and American venture markets compare. Investors reported that European AI startups at seed and pre-seed stages are negotiating better deal terms than before. Founders now give up only 10 to 15 percent equity in early rounds.

Amy Lewin and Anne Sraders tackled Europe's defense technology future in this week's Startup Europe podcast. They explored why the continent might actually need fewer drone companies rather than more. European defense tech investment jumped from $114 million in 2016 to roughly $1.5 billion so far in 2025. Forecasts suggest the total could hit $2.3 billion by year-end. However, most funding concentrates in one area: drones. The hosts questioned whether this clustering makes se

European defense technology startups have raised over €3.5 billion this year. Companies building drones, defense software and dual-use systems are turning the sector into one of Europe's fastest-growing verticals. Two European defense startups already crossed the $1 billion valuation mark this year. This signals a major shift from modest investments to serious capital flowing into the sector. Sifted identified twelve promising companies that could reach unicorn status soon. T