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Portugal can't just be making the defense of others

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Briefings

A report by Dealroom and Resilience Media highlights that European defense startups secured €6.5 billion in venture capital by September 2026. The article argues Portugal should not rely solely on manufacturing but must develop indigenous technologies and products to avoid being dependent on foreign specifications. It suggests creating spin-offs for promising SMEs and leveraging the proximity between engineering and health sciences for unique solutions.

Key points

• European defense startups secured approximately €6.5 billion in venture capital by September 2026 according to the State of Defence Tech 2026 report.
• Portugal must move beyond component manufacturing to develop indigenous technologies and products to avoid dependency on foreign specifications.

Context

The article discusses the European defense sector's focus on major contracts and announced investment amounts, noting that while startups have raised significant capital, the critical question remains whether Portuguese companies can evolve from component suppliers to product creators.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the State of Defence Tech 2026 report by Dealroom and Resilience Media, which only covers venture capital funding up to September 2026. The article does not provide specific data on Portuguese companies' current capabilities, their specific technologies, or the exact number of startups that have successfully transitioned to product development.

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