Defense Tech 23 articles

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“Someone Might Argue That Investing in a Pen Factory Is Dual-Use”

By Teodora Atanasova 21 July 2025 6 mins read

By mid to late 2023, Ukrainian units repurposed low-cost agricultural drones to launch 15 kg of […]

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Top 6 Defense and Dual-Use Tech Startups from CEE

By Teodora Atanasova 17 July 2025 3 mins read

Interest in security-focused innovation continues to build. In 2024, funding for European startups working in […]

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From Conflict to Capability: The Next Wave of Strategic Infrastructure Will Be Born in Defense

By The Recursive 30 June 2025 6 mins read

This interview is part of The Recursive’s report on the state of defense, dual-use, and […]

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Who’s Protecting Europe’s Future? Our New Report Reveals Why the Answer May Lie in CEE

By The Recursive 17 June 2025 3 mins read

At The Recursive, we’ve been tracking the rise of innovation ecosystems across Central and Eastern […]

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Prague Welcomes Dual-Use Startups through NATO’s DIANA Programme Support

By The Recursive 6 June 2025 2 mins read

Startups developing dual-use technologies now have a strategic opportunity to join the NATO Defence Innovation […]

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European Mindset Lags Behind The Reality of Modern Warfare

By The Recursive 4 June 2025 4 mins read

There is an urgent need for greater innovation, investment, and cooperation to enhance Europe’s defense […]

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Prague to Become the Epicenter of European Defense Innovation Next Week

By The Recursive 31 May 2025 7 mins read

Innovators in defense and security technologies will gather in Prague from June 3 to 8 […]

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Why Now is the Time for Defense Tech in Europe

By Bogdan Iordache 17 April 2025 5 mins read

As I write this, I am flying over Europe and experiencing some above-moderate turbulences. However, […]

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8 Defense Trends Shaping Europe’s Future

By Teodora Atanasova 7 April 2025 5 mins read

Geopolitical instability is everywhere and Europe, too, is beginning to recognize and respond to these […]

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7 Rising Defense and Dual-Use Startups from CEE

By Teodora Atanasova 27 March 2025 4 mins read

The defense technology and dual-use startup ecosystem in CEE is still maturing. While there has […]

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Ukrainian Defense Tech Startup M-FLY Raises €1.19M to Revolutionize UAV Laser Guidance

By The Recursive 12 March 2025 2 mins read

Ukrainian defense tech startup M-FLY has locked a new round from investors and grants to […]