C-UAS startups raised $608.08 million in 2025, up eightfold from $75.8 million a year earlier.
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In a banner year for defense technology venture funding, counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) came into their own, growing faster in 2025 than any other major industry segment. Investors last year plowed $608.08 million into 20 C-UAS startups across 26 deals, up eightfold from the $75.8 million...
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