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Why American investors love European defense startups

Original: Why American investors love European defense startups https://www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5995606

American investors are pouring money into European defense startups, according to NPR's Planet Money. The interest comes as Europe boosts military spending and seeks new defense technology, making the continent's startups an attractive opportunity for US venture capital despite the political sensitivity of defense investing.

Why now: Europe's defense spending push and the rise of defense-tech startups has drawn new US investor attention.

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• Why American investors love European defense startups https://www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5995606/why-american-investors-love-european-defense-startups # Economy # Investing # Defense · npr_news@robot.villas · 3

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