Geopolitical events are driving Europe to strengthen its independence in aerospace and defense, particularly in AI capabilities traditionally dominated by the US, such as drones, autonomous ground robots, and intelligence platforms.
The conflict in Ukraine demonstrates the significant impact of these technologies — think low-cost drones destroying $5M tanks — driving European investment in domestic defense systems and supply chains.
Beyond defense, European startups are also deploying AI-powered systems across commercial sectors, helping capture new markets and build independence from foreign suppliers.
