🟢 Defense tech investments hit record highs in 2024
From $145M for Chaos Industries to Anduril’s $1.5B mega-round, venture capital in defense tech has soared past $3B this year, breaking all records. With rising global tensions and a predicted defense budget increase under the new U.S. administration, VCs are diving deeper into tech like AI-driven weapons and autonomous systems. If we're being honest, this feels more like the latest gold rush.
🟢 Defense tech investments hit record highs in 2024
From $145M for Chaos Industries to Anduril’s $1.5B mega-round, venture capital in defense tech has soared past $3B this year, breaking all records. With rising global tensions and a predicted defense budget increase under the new U.S. administration, VCs are diving deeper into tech like AI-driven weapons and autonomous systems. If we're being honest, this feels more like the latest gold rush.
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