BAE Systems launches €50M push to help European defence startups scale (opens in new tab)

BAE Systems has launched a significant €50 million initiative to bolster European defence technology startups, marking a pivotal moment for innovation and European technological sovereignty. This investment is the second phase of their "Launchpad" program, designed to bridge the gap between prototype development and market readiness for emerging defence technologies, aligning with critical priorities across the continent and the UK.The initiative will channel €25 million into two venture capi...