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Analysis

Inside SAFE: how the EU’s €150bn defence loan machine is working

With Greece the fifth recipient of SAFE financing last week, the rollout of the EU's defence financing tool has been quick, but uneven.

27 Jul 2026
Funding

Gallos raises £35m to build and invest in defence startups

Backed by Ventura and Aberdeen, alongside founding investor Lansdowne Partners, the investment will support the platform building the next generation of security startups.

21 Aug 2026
Markets

Rheinmetall revenue jumps 39% as Europe’s rearmament moves into production

The German giant reported €5 billion first-half sales and operating profit of almost €800 million, a 74% rise. Orders continued to rise with a…

11 Aug 2026
M&A

Rheinmetall and Destinus set out plans for European missile venture

Rheinmetall and Destinus have agreed to form a joint venture to produce cruise missiles in Germany. The venture will be formally established in the…

20 Jul 2026
Policy

Germany to launch state-backed fund to invest in defence start-ups

Germany will launch a state-backed investment vehicle to take direct equity stakes in defence and security start-ups, the government said Wednesday. Berlin is seeking…

23 Jul 2026