German defense startups: US investors could play a bigger role in the future

German defense startups may soon require so much capital that only US investors will be able to help. This stands in the way of Europe’s quest for sovereignty.

13. March 2026
Helsing: Den großen deutschen Defense-Start-ups wird es zunehmend schwerer Fallen europäisches Kapital zu sammeln.
Helsing: It will become increasingly difficult for large German defense start-ups to raise European capital. (Frank Hoermann / Sven Simon / dpa)

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Last updated: 13. March 2026