Day: Defencetech
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Why Europe's mega-constellations could fail due to a software problem
Megaconstellations are considered the next major step in the development of space travel – but for Daniel Holle von Helsing, the competition is not decided by them…
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Alpine Eagle expands production
The startup plans to expand production of its Sentinel drone defense system. This is due to the growing demand in Europe for rapidly deployable defense systems against…
Deals
30 million euros for Tytan
The Munich-based startup Tytan develops AI-based interceptor systems for air defense and plans to expand its industrial production in Europe. To this end…
Deals
Hypersonica: Hypersonics to Series A
The British-German startup Hypersonica secures €23.3 million in funding and completes its first hypersonic test flight. Based in the Munich region…
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150 million euros for Quantum Systems
Quantum Systems secures further financing: The European Investment Bank, along with Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, and KfW, are providing capital in the amount of…
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TUM establishes innovation hub for security and defense
The Technische Universität München class, together with 16 partners, is founding the “TUM Security and Defense Alliance.” The new innovation hub in Ottobrunn-Taufkirchen is intended to…
Deals
Quantum Systems acquires Fernride and secures a contract with the German Armed Forces
Defencetech Quantum Systems is expanding its portfolio through the acquisition of Fernride and simultaneously securing a major contract from the German Armed Forces. The…
Deals
Zerophase receives 5.8 million euros
Defencetech startup Zerophase has raised €5.8 million. The funding will accelerate the development of software-defined data links for unmanned defense systems and…
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Arx Robotics and Deutz intensify partnership
The collaboration between Arx Robotics and the engine manufacturer Deutz is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The aim is to establish a…
Deals
340 million: Quantum Systems expands Series C
Quantum Systems massively increases its valuation and receives a total of €340 million in 2025 – the largest dual-use financing round in Europe to date. This…
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Arx Robotics receives major order for robot fleet in Ukraine
Munich-based startup Arx Robotics has been commissioned to deliver hundreds of networked Gereon systems to Ukraine. This will create the world's first…
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Quantum Systems partners with Planet Labs
Munich-based startup Quantum Systems will be collaborating with Planet Labs. Together, they are developing a European information network that will integrate satellite and…
