https://pitchbook.com/tag/defense-tech Defense Tech en-US Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:37:15 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hypersonic-weapons-manufacturing-race-venture-capital-valuations The US-Iran war sharpened why production speed matters for high-speed weapons. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:37:15 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hypersonic-weapons-manufacturing-race-venture-capital-valuations https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/meet-the-top-10-most-active-defense-tech-vcs They include Silicon Valley giants, the CIA's strategic fund and even a New York syndicate. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:20:58 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/meet-the-top-10-most-active-defense-tech-vcs https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/drone-deals-fueled-vcs-139-surge-into-defense-robotics That enthusiasm came at the expense of logistics and warehousing robotics. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:35:09 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/drone-deals-fueled-vcs-139-surge-into-defense-robotics https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/iran-war-will-be-trial-by-fire-for-missile-interception-startups The escalating conflict will accelerate winners and raise the bar for new entrants. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:23:13 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/iran-war-will-be-trial-by-fire-for-missile-interception-startups https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/autonomy-investments-prove-prescient-amid-iran-conflict VC investment in autonomous systems increased 143% last year. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:58:31 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/autonomy-investments-prove-prescient-amid-iran-conflict https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-outlook-saas-and-defense-are-in-healthtech-and-medtech-are-out New PitchBook research offers predictions about VC investment opportunities. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:57:48 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-outlook-saas-and-defense-are-in-healthtech-and-medtech-are-out https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/corporate-capital-floods-into-defense-tech-startups As geopolitical risks grow, larger companies are entering the vertical earlier to accelerate innovation. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:33:58 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/corporate-capital-floods-into-defense-tech-startups https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/french-defense-tech-startup-harmattan-ai-hits-unicorn-status-with-200m-series-b VC interest in the sector is expected to accelerate this year as historic government spending increases drive return potential. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:18:24 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/french-defense-tech-startup-harmattan-ai-hits-unicorn-status-with-200m-series-b https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/backing-a-crew-of-high-profile-ipo-hopefuls-lux-is-poised-for-banner-year Lux closed on $1.5B for Fund IX, the deep-tech firm announced Wednesday Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:57:15 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/backing-a-crew-of-high-profile-ipo-hopefuls-lux-is-poised-for-banner-year https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-largest-first-time-pe-funds-of-2025-show-specialists-are-winning While fundraising remains tough for first-timers, 2025 showed that a distinct strategy and strong pedigree can still get the job done. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-largest-first-time-pe-funds-of-2025-show-specialists-are-winning