https://armexconnect.com/news.html Strategic analysis and insights on European defense industry M&A, technology, and investment trends. en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:11:55 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/assets/images/armex_connect_logo.png https://armexconnect.com https://armexconnect.com/articles/ukraine-defense-system.html Ukraine's defense-tech sector has evolved from improvised engineering to a structured, internationally connected industry, creating significant investment opportunities in drones, EW, AI, and secure communications. Market Analysis Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/ukraine-defense-system.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/european-defense-startups-investment.html European defense startups in cybersecurity, drones, AI, and logistics present compelling investment opportunities with proper risk management and strategic evaluation. Investment Analysis Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/european-defense-startups-investment.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/drone-defense-cost-europe.html Cost analysis reveals 250:1 ratio between drone interception costs and threat costs, driving M&A in counter-drone tech Defense Technology Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/drone-defense-cost-europe.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/SAFE-program.html The EU's €150 billion SAFE program marks a pivotal moment in Europe's defense strategy, creating substantial opportunities for defense industry participants. Strategic Analysis Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/SAFE-program.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/trend-european-defense-2026.html European defense spending projected to reach €400B in 2026 with drone technology as operational priority Market Analysis Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/trend-european-defense-2026.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/trend-european-defense-2025.html European defense M&A surged 35% YoY in H1 2025, reaching $2.3 billion as geopolitical tensions drive consolidation. Market Analysis Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/trend-european-defense-2025.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/due-diligence-defense-ma.html Successful defense M&A requires meticulous due diligence accounting for unique regulatory, technological, and operational complexities in the sector. M&A Trends Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/due-diligence-defense-ma.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/European-UAV-2025.html European drone M&A activity reaches €165.1 million YTD 2025 as defense priorities shift toward unmanned systems Market Analysis Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/European-UAV-2025.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/cybersecurity-ma.html Defense-related cybersecurity M&A is surging in 2025, driven by rising cyber threats and innovation in military technology protection Sector Trends Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/cybersecurity-ma.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/european-defense-primes-consolidation-leaders.html European defense primes are reshaping the industry through strategic consolidation. Discover which companies will lead the next M&A wave. M&A Trends Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/european-defense-primes-consolidation-leaders.html https://armexconnect.com/articles/nato-defense-spending-2027-strategic-analysis.html NATO's 2027 defense spending targets create €45B+ in new procurement opportunities across European markets, reshaping industry priorities. Strategic Analysis Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://armexconnect.com/articles/nato-defense-spending-2027-strategic-analysis.html