Toulouse-based Infinite Orbits secured €40 million to fund European expansion. The space technology company builds systems for servicing satellites already in orbit. German venture firm Matterwave Ventures and French investor Wind Capital led the round. The European Innovation Council Fund participated along with multiple European backers, including IRDI and Newfund from France, plus Poland's Balnord. About €10 million came through debt financing. Infinite Orbits plans to est

Advanced manufacturing startup Divergent Technologies pulled in $290 million in fresh funding to grow its defense production capabilities. Rochefort Asset Management backed the round. According to a recent publication, the deal values Divergent at $2.3 billion, according to Bloomberg's initial report. Major defense players, including Lockheed Martin, RTX, and General Dynamics, buy components from the company. Divergent received $250 million in equity plus $40 million in debt

Lithuanian startup Unmanned Defense Systems makes military drones that have already seen combat use. The Vilnius company raised over €4.2 million after starting operations in 2022. The drone maker produces two main aircraft types. FORECASTER handles reconnaissance and intelligence gathering across battlefield zones. AVENGER 5 carries weapons for long-range precision attacks on enemy positions. According to a recent publication, UDS developed SwarmC2 software to control multip

London-based Roark Aerospace runs one of the largest worldwide drone detection and hyperspectral imaging networks. The defense company has raised roughly €57.6 million since its 2022 founding. According to a recent publication, Roark builds autonomous systems providing real-time battlefield awareness. The technology integrates sensors, counter-drone tools, and decision support into unified platforms deployable across land, air, and maritime operations. The product lineup incl

Riga-based Origin Robotics creates autonomous military systems for European forces and NATO partners. The defense startup has pulled in €8.5 million since its founding in 2022. Origin combines affordable hardware with sophisticated software to produce weapons that deploy quickly and adapt to changing battlefield conditions. The company prioritizes cost efficiency without sacrificing performance in its product design. According to a recent publication, BEAK represents Origin's

Paris-based Orasio builds artificial intelligence systems that analyze video feeds for public and private security clients. The company launched in 2025 and has already secured €16 million in funding. Orasio's platform converts live video streams into immediate actionable intelligence. The system flags anomalies, suspicious activity, and safety risks while maintaining privacy protections under GDPR and EU AI Act requirements. According to a recent publication, applications sp

French company NEXSTUN makes non-lethal equipment for police and personal security applications. The Mauguio-based startup raised €45 million three months ago after launching in 2021. The E-Stunglove represents NEXSTUN's primary product. This patented electric impulse glove helps users control dangerous situations at close range without inflicting permanent damage. The lightweight portable device delivers controlled electric discharge to temporarily immobilize subjects. Accor

Berlin-based Helsing creates artificial intelligence systems for military operations spanning land, air, sea, and underwater environments. The defense tech company has raised roughly €1.36 billion since its 2021 founding. Helsing produces software that integrates with current and future military hardware. The technology helps armed forces identify threats, coordinate responses, and execute targeting through autonomous capabilities. The product portfolio covers AI-powered dron

Delian Alliance Industries operates out of London, developing autonomous military technology for Europe and partner nations. The defense startup has raised €7.1 million since launching in 2021. The company creates integrated hardware and software systems for military and civil protection applications. Delian's technology aims to give defense forces more adaptable and affordable operational capabilities. Electronic warfare, surveillance, GPS-independent navigation, and AI comm