AI drone maker hits $6.4 billion valuation as Ukraine war spurs defense tech

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Tekever is one of a number of European defense tech startups raising sizable rounds amid a rearmament campaign from countries in the region.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:47:31 UTC.

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