# Defence giants provide record backing for military start-ups

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/defence-giants-provide-record-backing-for-military-start-ups-2ol4>
> Published: 2026-07-26 04:00:15+00:00

# Defence giants provide record backing for military start-ups

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[Financial Times Technology](https://www.ft.com/technology)As drones and autonomous systems transform the battlefield, traditional defence companies start to act more like venture capitalists

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