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How France And Europe Are Mobilizing Defense Tech Startups
With geopolitical tensions rising and sovereignty now a buzzword, Defense Tech is breaking taboos in France. With war at Europe’s door, investment is soaring and mindsets are shifting. Speed is everything. But the question now is: can Europe move fast enough to secure its future ?
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How France And Europe Are Mobilizing Defense Tech Startups
With geopolitical tensions rising and sovereignty now a buzzword, Defense Tech is breaking taboos in France. With war at Europe’s door, investment is soaring and mindsets are shifting. Speed is everything. But the question now is: can Europe move fast enough to secure its future ?
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🇫🇷 French Tech Wire: Defense Tech Answers A Call To Arms
This special edition takes a Deep Dive into France's Defense Tech sector, a small but emerging market that is gaining attention and momentum as a wary country -- and continent -- adjusts to a new global reality where traditional alliances may be splintering. Will French startups rally to the cause?
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