Deals•Feb 20, 2026
MaXon Systems Raises Undisclosed Funding Round with Greenflag Ventures, BRAVE1, Freedom Fund VC and Big Defence
Ukrainian defence tech firm MaXon Systems announced it has closed a new funding round, with investors including Greenflag Ventures, BRAVE1, Freedom Fund VC and Big Defence. The round’s size was not disclosed. The capital will support development of its autonomous counter‑UAS platform for large‑scale drone swarm defence.
Tech.eu
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
ValueQuest Investment Advisors Raises Rs 1,500 Crore PE Fund From Domestic LPs
ValueQuest Investment Advisors announced the closing of its Rs 1,500 crore ValueQuest Tristar private equity fund, focused on advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence, and energy transition. The fund, which activated a Rs 500 crore greenshoe, aims to invest in 8–12 companies with...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Anthropic Closes $30B Funding Round at $380B Valuation
Anthropic announced it has closed a $30 billion funding round, valuing the AI startup at $380 billion. The round, disclosed in early February 2026, comes as the company negotiates its AI model usage with the U.S. Department of Defense. The capital will...
CNBC – Top News & Analysis
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Inocea Group Acquires Two UK Fleet Oilers
The UK Ministry of Defence has sold two fleet oilers to private maritime services provider Inocea Group. Announced on February 18, 2026, the deal transfers the vessels for commercial operation. Deal value was not disclosed.
The Maritime Executive
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
SDI Group Acquires PRP Optoelectronics for £9.3m
SDI Group plc announced the acquisition of PRP Optoelectronics Ltd for a total consideration of £11.3 million in cash, plus up to £0.9 million deferred, excluding £2.8 million of net cash. The deal adds micro‑LED and LED array capabilities to SDI’s Industrial &...
Semiconductor Today
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Seasats Raises $20M Series A Funding
Seasats, a developer of small uncrewed surface vehicles, announced the close of a $20 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Konvoy Ventures with participation from Shield Capital, DNS Capital, Techstars, Tanis Venture Management, Crumpton Ventures, Dorado Group...
VC News Daily
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Czechoslovak Group Launches €3.8B Defense IPO on Euronext Amsterdam
Czechoslovak Group, a leading European defense firm, listed 15.2% of its ordinary shares on Euronext Amsterdam, targeting a €25 billion valuation and raising €3.8 billion in gross proceeds. The IPO includes €750 million of new shares and €2.5 billion of existing shares, with institutional...
Global Finance Magazine
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
BAE Systems to Acquire Swedish Supplier Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad
BAE Systems' Bofors business has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Swedish precision‑machining firm Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, expanding its industrial capacity in Europe. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
UK Defence Journal – Air
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Breaker Secures $6M Seed Round Led by Bessemer Venture Partners
AI defense startup Breaker raised $6 million in a seed funding round, with Bessemer Venture Partners as the lead investor. The capital will support the development of its voice‑controlled AI agent for drones and other military platforms.
WSJ – Technology: What’s News
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
German Government Prepares to Acquire 25% Stake in Franco‑German Tank Maker KNDS
The German federal government is preparing to purchase at least 25.1% of shares in KNDS, the Franco‑German tank manufacturer, to secure a blocking minority ahead of its planned IPO. Valued at roughly €20 billion, the deal would give Germany a say...
Handelsblatt (DE)
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
The Fourth Law Raises Funding From Axon to Boost Drone AI for Ukraine
Kyiv-based defence tech firm The Fourth Law announced a new funding round backed by US public safety technology group Axon. The undisclosed investment will support R&D of AI-driven autonomy solutions for drones to protect Ukrainian cities from Shahed attacks. The...
Tech.eu
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Quantum Systems Secures €150M Financing Package From EIB and Major European Banks
Munich‑based Quantum Systems announced a €150 million financing package to fund its growth and industrial scaling in Europe. The package includes a €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank and additional funding from Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW, combining debt and...
EU-Startups
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
VisionWave Holdings Announces $7M Strategic Exchange with SaverOne
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. announced a $7.0 million strategic exchange with SaverOne, a deal that could give VisionWave up to 51% ownership of SaverOne pending milestones and approvals. The partnership aims to integrate SaverOne's RF‑based vulnerable road user detection technology into...
Financial Post