The new nature of war means Europe has to unleash defence start-ups

Russia’s war on Ukraine has highlighted the inefficiency of using expensive missiles against inexpensive drones, prompting European military leaders to seek new defense technologies. Start-ups like Frankenburg Technologies and Nordic Air Defence are emerging to create affordable anti-drone systems, aiming to reduce costs significantly while increasing production capacity. With the urgency of evolving warfare and the looming threat from Russia, there is a call for heightened defense spending and private investment to support innovative solutions in the European defense industry.

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