European defense startups eye commercial deals and hiring push in the Middle East amid the Iran war
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-31 19:57 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Technology & AI, War & Conflict
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European defense tech startups are ramping up commercial discussions with Middle East governments since the Iran war, company execs told CNBC. Another CEO said interest from Gulf states was "skyrocketing" as they race to bolster measures to counter drone and missile attacks.
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