Defense Startups Raise $19B, Shifting Arms Race
Update: 2025-11-27
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Defense and aerospace startups are attracting record-breaking investments, with over nineteen billion dollars poured in this year alone. The Pentagons push for a faster acquisition system is resonating with Silicon Valley investors, leading to a surge in funding for AI-powered weapons, drones, and other defense innovations. The Army plans to procure more weapons from these agile startups, marking a shift towards modernization with cutting-edge technology from Silicon Valleys brightest minds. This new arms race is driving rapid development of battlefield-ready tech, with startups setting up shop alongside established defense contractors.
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