News and analysis about European digital sovereignty from the perspective of the defense of the European nations and related industries.
The European Parliament approves a €115 million defence fund to accelerate the deployment of emerging technologies from laboratories to military use. The initiative aims to enhance Europe's strategic autonomy by reducing reliance on non-EU defence suppliers. (BRUSSELS TIMES) MEPs approve €115m defence fund to fast-track tech
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Osavul, a Luxembourg-based hybrid threat intelligence company trusted by NATO, raises €8.5 million in Series A funding led by 33N Ventures. The AI platform identifies hostile intent across cyber, physical and information domains before attacks occur, serving governments and critical infrastructure operators in over 10 countries. (THERECURSIVE) NATO-
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Italy’s Exein secures €234 million in new funding at a €1.4 billion valuation, becoming Europe’s most valuable cybersecurity startup. The round, led by Headline, will expand operations in the US and APAC as Exein faces 5,000 weekly attacks on AI-driven systems. EU-Startups reports. (EU-
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The Swiss Armed Forces' Cyber Command will migrate entirely from Microsoft 365 to the open-source OpenDesk platform, citing digital sovereignty and data security concerns linked to US cloud policies such as the CLOUD Act. The move aims to reduce reliance on US-based services and enhance control over
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Italy’s government approved on 4 August a bill strengthening the military’s cyber architecture, while Germany expanded intelligence services’ operational capabilities to counter hybrid operations. The contrasting approaches highlight Europe’s evolving security architecture to address AI-driven disinformation and cyberattacks, a critical dimension of digital sovereignty. (DECODE39) Italy
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Italy’s defense sector secures over €900 million in strategic investments within 48 hours, including Nuburu’s 70% stake in Tekne, Xenon’s acquisition of Deas, and Cdp Equity’s 85.5% stake in T-Defence. The deals, valued at €565 million for Tekne alone, signal growing European and American
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Italy prepares draft legislation to establish a national military cyber domain, clarifying roles between civilian and military cyber responsibilities. The proposal allocates a dedicated cyber mandate to the Defence Ministry and creates a Joint Cyber Intelligence Command, with an initial €10 million annual fund for military cyber research from 2026.
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Ukrainian defense tech platform Resist.UA has launched Resist 2.0, a €50 million fund to support Ukrainian and European companies with Ukrainian roots developing battlefield-validated technologies. The fund, established in Estonia, aims to connect international investors with Ukraine's defense and dual-use sector, focusing on founders
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France and Germany announced plans to explore a European alternative to U.S. company Palantir's military software. The initiative aims to enhance data sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-European tech providers in defense systems. The pledge follows France's decision to end its contract with Palantir
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European governments are reducing reliance on US defence tech contractor Palantir over security and ethical concerns. The Netherlands demands a European alternative within two years, the UK plans to end NHS contracts by 2027, and Switzerland has rejected Palantir bids at least nine times. Germany and Denmark are also seeking
