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Defence giants provide record backing for military start-ups

Defence giants are providing record backing for military start-ups, with traditional companies acting more like venture capitalists as drones and autonomous systems transform the battlefield, according to the Financial Times.

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Financial Times TechnologyAs drones and autonomous systems transform the battlefield, traditional defence companies start to act more like venture capitalists

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