"With a new focus on defence sovereignty — the ability to make and use weaponry without unreliable America's help — much of this money is pouring into homegrown companies. A crop of well-funded startups are gaining momentum and expanding production, making big promises — many still unproven — that they can do a better job than traditional manufacturers and Silicon Valley rivals."
Engineers in England’s East Midlands build interceptor drone fuselages using 3D printers, while motors and navigation chips are assembled by hand. Similar assembly processes occur at partner factories in Ukraine at very high monthly volumes. Drone swarms and guided missiles have changed battlefield movement and urban safety, forcing troops to travel through protected routes and areas shaped by drone guidance infrastructure. Europe is increasing defence spending to catch up, with political pressure tied to uncertainty about NATO commitment and demands for higher US-aligned defence budgets. The EU plans to spend 800bn over four years, while the UK also increases funding. Much of the money targets defence sovereignty through domestic startups and expanded production, though many claims remain unproven.
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