Why American investors love European defense startups

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Published on October 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Cooper Katz McKim. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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As European defense spending takes off, just about half of the funding in Europe's defense tech industry is coming from American investors this year. One reason why: European investment firms have restrictions on how they can invest.

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