What Happened
Venture Capital Funding Surges For Drones And Autonomous Systems
Venture capital investment in UK defence technology companies has almost tripled to £720 million this year, driven by growing interest in drones, autonomous systems, and military applications of artificial intelligence. The projected full-year figure would mark a record for the sector, according to a new report from the Royal Academy of Engineering. The findings form part of the Academy’s State of UK Deep Tech 2026 report, published on 9 November, as reported by Unknown Source.