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UK air defence startup Cambridge Aerospace hits $3.4bn valuation in new fundraise
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
UK air defence startup Cambridge Aerospace raised $300m at a $3.4bn valuation to expand manufacturing and develop drone and missile interceptors, backed by US and UK investors and government contracts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.
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UK defence startups now attract global capital and government contracts, creating a stronger market for advanced air defence systems. You must capitalise on this funding momentum to scale production and secure military partnerships fast.
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