DefenseInvestments

Friday, May 9

Defense IT company TEKEVER, with offices in Ukraine, became a unicorn after attracting $500M.

Defense IT company TEKEVER, with offices in Ukraine, became a unicorn after attracting $500M. Portuguese IT startup TEKEVER, specializing in developing AI-equipped reconnaissance drones, raised approximately $500M in investment, boosting its valuation to $1.25B. Investors fully supported this ...

Friday, April 25

Brave1 demonstrates the state’s support for defense technology.

Brave1 demonstrates the state’s support for defense technology. Over the past two years of the Brave1 technology cluster’s operation, more than 1,500 developers have joined, and have registered over 3,500 technological solutions according to Brave1 COO, Nata...

Wednesday, April 23

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies.

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies. The European military assistance program for Ukraine aims to increase investment in Ukraine’s domestic weapons production. Currently, more countries are exploring the option of investing in the ...

Tuesday, April 22

Private investment in Ukrainian defense technologies soared by 900% in one year but there is still not enough capital.

Private investment in Ukrainian defense technologies soared by 900% in one year but there is still not enough capital. According to the Ukrainian Council of Gunsmiths, this sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, surging by 900% compared to 2023, with estimates ranging from $35M to $50M. This demonstrates that U...

Wednesday, April 16

The US receives up to an 800% return on its investment from its support of Ukraine.

The US receives up to an 800% return on its investment from its support of Ukraine. As of early 2025, the US has provided approximately $185B in military and economic assistance, humanitarian support, and security cooperation to Ukraine. Military analyst Benjamin Cook believes that t...

Friday, April 4

Czech CSG increased its sales by 614% because of the war in Ukraine.

Czech CSG increased its sales by 614% because of the war in Ukraine. Czechoslovak Group AS (CSG) increased its profit by 200% in 2024, driven by greater supplies to Ukraine and NATO countries. Since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Czech com...

Monday, March 31

Ukraine plans to produce 30,000 long-range drones in 2025, with support from European partners through investment.

Ukraine plans to produce 30,000 long-range drones in 2025, with support from European partners through investment. Oleksandr Kamyshin, Advisor to the President of Ukraine on Strategic Issues, stated that the country has significantly increased its production of long-range UAVs and aims to manufacture 30,000 in 202...

Monday, March 24

A new €150B EU security loan program presents significant opportunities for the Ukrainian defense industry.

A new €150B EU security loan program presents significant opportunities for the Ukrainian defense industry. According to Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defense, this new EU loan program, part of the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) initiative, allows member states to utilize €150B in loans...

Thursday, March 20

The EC presents a White Paper for defense; Ukraine will receive two million rounds of ammunition per year.

The EC presents a White Paper for defense; Ukraine will receive two million rounds of ammunition per year. The European Commission and the EU High Representative have introduced the White Paper on European Defense – Readiness 2030. As part of the ReArm Europe plan, an ambitious defense package has al...

Wednesday, March 19

The Bundestag approves reform to Germany’s debt brake mechanism in order to increase defense spending and aid to Ukraine.

The Bundestag approves reform to Germany’s debt brake mechanism in order to increase defense spending and aid to Ukraine. The German government backed a €1T plan to invest in the country’s defense and infrastructure. During an emergency meeting on March 18, the German parliament approved a debt package – amendments...

European defense giants urge the EC to promote the continent’s technological independence from the US.

European defense giants urge the EC to promote the continent’s technological independence from the US. Around 100 European companies and lobby groups, including defense giants Airbus and Dassault, issued a joint letter calling on the European Commission to take measures to stimulate the development of ...

Thursday, March 13

US startups are collaborating with Ukrainian manufacturers to develop superior drones for the Pentagon.

US startups are collaborating with Ukrainian manufacturers to develop superior drones for the Pentagon. US defense startups have partnered with Ukrainian manufacturers to produce better, war-tested drones for the US military. The Americans have invested billions of dollars in venture capital to develop ...

Tuesday, March 11

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry. After a meeting with defense ministers from the Nordic Baltic 8 (Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), Defense Minister Rustem Umerov elaborated on these nations&...

Wednesday, March 5

ReArm Europe: Von der Leyen presents an €800B EU rearmament plan.

ReArm Europe: Von der Leyen presents an €800B EU rearmament plan. The European Commission President announced: The first point of the plan is to expand the use of public defense funding at the national level. The EU will propose bypassing the EU’s Growth and S...

Tuesday, March 4

The EC is set to unveil a plan to rearm Europe, while Germany prepares to spend on its military and infrastructure.

The EC is set to unveil a plan to rearm Europe, while Germany prepares to spend on its military and infrastructure. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasized the importance of enhancing Europe’s defense capabilities. Following the European security summit in London, she asserted that E...

Monday, March 3

Lithuania is investing €20M in Ukraine’s defense industry, and a Norwegian missile manufacturer will launch a joint venture in Ukraine.

Lithuania is investing €20M in Ukraine’s defense industry, and a Norwegian missile manufacturer will launch a joint venture in Ukraine. Lithuania is dedicating €20M to developing the Ukrainian defense sector and has initiated the establishment of joint weapon production facilities. The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced plans to...

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance.

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance. French President Emmanuel Macron says that at the EU summit on March 6, a new large-scale package of financial assistance to Ukraine will be considered. The summit’s goal is to strengthen suppor...

Friday, February 28

The European Commission has outlined the main directions for its defensive reform that will cost billions.

The European Commission has outlined the main directions for its defensive reform that will cost billions. In response to a potential reduction in military support from the US and the need to increase its assistance to Ukraine, the EU plans to invest hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen its defense ...

Tuesday, February 25

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression.

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression. Given its economic strength, the EU can allocate around €250B each year to defense. This expenditure, which represents 1.5% of the EU’s GDP, would enable Europe to mobilize around 300,000 soldie...

Monday, February 17

German gunsmiths and the Ukrainian defense industry: Multiple German companies are planning to increase their investment in Ukraine-based production capacities.

German gunsmiths and the Ukrainian defense industry: Multiple German companies are planning to increase their investment in Ukraine-based production capacities. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger gave his assurance that he will not abandon plans to invest in Ukraine, even if the war ends this year, and will build a total of three factories. The first Rheinmetall...

Friday, February 7

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly.

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly. Last year, private arms manufacturers could have produced another 1.7 million drones and electronic warfare systems but lacked government contracts. These enterprises possess the ability to produce 4,...

Thursday, February 6

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense.

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense. The Ukrainian-American defense accelerator MITS has calculated that $10B invested in the Ukrainian defense industry can significantly change the situation on the battlefield, create a strategic bridge...

Thursday, January 23

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees.

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees. In 2025, the Ukrainian defense industry’s production potential could reach €34B, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at the annual conference of the European Defense Agency. He noted that this r...

Friday, December 6

Europe rushes to create a €500B defense fund as Trump nears his return to the White House.

Europe rushes to create a €500B defense fund as Trump nears his return to the White House. EU countries are discussing a €500B joint fund for defense projects and arms purchases. US President-Elect Trump’s threat to scrap security guarantees for NATO allies that underspend on defense and su...

Tuesday, December 3

The EU is nearing a deal to create a new defense investment fund.

The EU is nearing a deal to create a new defense investment fund. EU countries are nearing a deal to create a new €1.5B defense fund that will help strengthen both the bloc’s defense industry and Ukraine’s over the next three years. The agreement to deve...

Thursday, November 28

Europe is funding Ukrainian weapon production due to its capacity constraints.

Europe is funding Ukrainian weapon production due to its capacity constraints. European allies, struggling to produce enough weapons for Kyiv’s war effort, are taking a new approach: giving Ukrainians money to do it themselves. Under the new approach, Europeans are funding gover...

Monday, November 25

Sweden and Lithuania are preparing investments in Ukrainian long-range weapon production.

Sweden and Lithuania are preparing investments in Ukrainian long-range weapon production. Sweden will soon announce the allocation of substantial funds for the development and production of long-range weapons for Ukraine, announced Swedish Defense Minister Poul Jonson. He said investments ...

Friday, November 1

A Ukrainian developer of EW-resistant military communication systems receives funds for scaling, and defense startups attract $25M in foreign investment.

A Ukrainian developer of EW-resistant military communication systems receives funds for scaling, and defense startups attract $25M in foreign investment. A Ukrainian developer of communication systems, Himera, received an investment from the Nezlamni fund. Although the amount is undisclosed, it is within the standard range of the fund’s $100,000 ...

Monday, October 21

Investment in Ukrainian defense startups may reach $50M this year.

Investment in Ukrainian defense startups may reach $50M this year. According to a study by the KSE and Brave1, in 2023 Ukrainian defense startups attracted up to $5M in investment; in 2024 the amount may reach $50M. The average investment round size increased from $5...

Wednesday, October 16

Brave1 defense cluster participants have already received $8M in grants from the state.

Brave1 defense cluster participants have already received $8M in grants from the state. According to Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov, companies registered on the Brave1 platform have already received $8M in grants from the state to develop their technological startups...

Tuesday, October 15

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons.

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons. The EU’s recent decision to allocate $440M to Ukraine to support its defense industry indicates a sharp turnaround in the bloc’s approach to Russia’s war. One of the EU diplomats not...

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies.

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies. EU High Representative Josep Borrell noted that Russia’s aggressive war is seen as an existential threat to the EU. Therefore, the determination of joint borrowing to finance Ukrainian military ...

Tuesday, October 8

The US increases its share of European defense startup venture capital by 200%, but Poland takes the lead in European security.

The US increases its share of European defense startup venture capital by 200%, but Poland takes the lead in European security. Against the backdrop of surging global conflict, US investors provided more than 65% of venture capital investment in European defense technology in 2024, compared to 18% last year. According to Dealr...

Tuesday, October 1

Europe will increase its defense investment sharply in 2024 in response to Russian aggression.

Europe will increase its defense investment sharply in 2024 in response to Russian aggression. European venture capitalists plan to invest $1B in defense technology by the end of 2024, which is 400% more than in 2018, as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine. According to Dealroom, venture ...

Friday, August 2

Investors are increasingly investing in Ukrainian military tech projects.

Investors are increasingly investing in Ukrainian military tech projects. In 2023, the venture fund D3, with tech billionaire Eric Schmidt, was virtually the only investor in the Ukrainian defense industry. But this year, Ukrainian military tech has received a lot of attent...

Thursday, June 6

A Canadian manufacturer of armored vehicles is investing tens of millions of dollars in a new Ukrainian enterprise.

A Canadian manufacturer of armored vehicles is investing tens of millions of dollars in a new Ukrainian enterprise. According to Roman Shimonov, CEO of the Canadian Roshel company, the decision to open a company in Ukraine has already been made. The company expects to invest “tens of millions of dollars”...

Tuesday, May 21

The Brave1 defense cluster has united 1,600 developments from 1,000 Ukrainian manufacturers and provided $3M in grants.

The Brave1 defense cluster has united 1,600 developments from 1,000 Ukrainian manufacturers and provided $3M in grants. The Brave1 defense technology cluster, created a year ago, has significantly accelerated the appearance of new technology at the front, the Ministry of Digital Transformation reported. The clusterR...

Friday, May 10

Foreign investors in Ukraine are most interested in the defense sector, which has export potential.

Foreign investors in Ukraine are most interested in the defense sector, which has export potential. Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko said foreign investors are most interested in developing the Ukrainian defense industry. “Because everyone understands that Ukraine is a great field for test...

Monday, April 8

American investors are interested in Ukraine’s defense, but there are conditions.

American investors are interested in Ukraine’s defense, but there are conditions. Ukraine has a good chance of attracting investment from the US and other developed countries. These processes have already begun and are actively continuing, said Vladyslav Belbas, general director of...

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