News and analysis about European digital sovereignty from the perspective of the defense of the European nations and related industries.
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
