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Latest business news, analysis and developments related to Defence, with a focus on Europe, Latin America and cross-Atlantic business.
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Arke Telekom has secured €1 million from ACT Venture Partners to develop advanced UAV communication technology, targeting military applications amid rising demand for reliable systems in electronic warfare environments.
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Lisbon-based Beyond Vision has secured over €28 million to scale its AI-powered drones, signalling heightened European investment in next-generation unmanned aerial systems for both civilian and defence applications.
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The European Union's IRIS² satellite constellation, featuring major German and Belgian industrial involvement, is set to strengthen Europe's defense autonomy and reduce reliance on foreign providers like Starlink.
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Poland’s Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has called for urgent, unified ‘war-mode’ defence production in Europe, warning that current output is far below Russia’s and leaves the continent exposed.
Danish-Lithuanian UAV maker Monopulse has raised over €2 million to expand production and R&D for drones designed to withstand electronic warfare, aiming to strengthen NATO's defense capabilities.
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Italy’s decision to raise its deficit targets for 2027 and 2028, combined with €28 billion in new defense and energy spending, has prompted Goldman Sachs to flag risks of higher borrowing costs and market volatility.
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The European Investment Bank and Santander have signed a guarantee agreement to mobilise €300 million in financing for SMEs and mid-caps in the security and defence supply chain, strengthening the EU's strategic autonomy.
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The regional government will hold the third edition of the investment event from 28 to 30 September. Its programme will extend beyond the Spanish capital to present business opportunities in data centres, artificial intelligence, healthcare and security-related industries.
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President Javier Milei announced measures to accelerate penalties against companies operating around the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) without Argentine authorisation. The initiative could extend restrictions to shareholders, directors, suppliers and financial partners involved in the Sea Lion oil project, although its implementation will remain contested by the companies, the islands’ authorities and the United Kingdom.
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From defence and biotechnology to banking and professional services, a new screening of European equities highlights companies combining substantial insider ownership with strong earnings growth forecasts.
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Washington is tightening access to the US drone market in an attempt to reduce dependence on foreign technology and rebuild domestic production. European Union manufacturers will face a substantially lower 15% tariff, potentially improving their competitive position against Chinese suppliers in a sector increasingly linked to defence, security and industrial policy.
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Eurozone growth remains modest, yet investors are finding opportunities in globally dominant European companies, from ASML and luxury groups to banks, defence manufacturers and electrical infrastructure specialists. With around two-thirds of listed European companies’ revenues generated outside the region, the investment case for Europe increasingly depends less on GDP growth and more on the global reach of its corporate champions.
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European equity markets have climbed to historic highs in 2026, supported by resilient corporate earnings, easing monetary conditions and strong investor appetite for sectors such as artificial intelligence, defense, banking and industrial technology. Several companies have delivered triple-digit share price gains, highlighting the broad transformation underway across Europe's capital markets.
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Spanish drone technology company Fuvex has raised €3 million in new funding to expand its portfolio of dual-use unmanned aerial systems for both civilian and defense applications. The investment will support product development, international expansion and the scaling of manufacturing as demand for advanced autonomous drone technologies continues to grow across Europe.
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Spanish defence technology company GMS Plesium has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Roca Defence & Systems to accelerate its expansion into Latin America. The alliance aims to strengthen commercial operations, technical collaboration and defence capabilities across a region where demand for military modernisation and advanced support systems continues to grow.
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While global markets continue to navigate economic uncertainty, a select group of European companies has delivered exceptional returns in 2026.
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The French HR and payroll consulting group continues its international expansion strategy with a new acquisition aimed at strengthening operations across Latin America.
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The Spanish UAV company plans to raise capital and open a production facility in Chile by late 2027, positioning the country as a regional hub for advanced drone manufacturing, defense, security and disaster response.
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