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Europe’s Defense Boom Opens Up New Funding for Energy Tech

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 07 October 2026, 12:34 UTC By Jess Shankleman 1 min read
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Europe’s Defense Boom Opens Up New Funding for Energy Tech Military and energy spending can dovetail, but governments need to recognize and support the cross-sector benefits. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy.

Europe’s Defense Boom Opens Up New Funding for Energy Tech Military and energy spending can dovetail, but governments need to recognize and support the cross-sector benefits. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, reporter Jess Shankleman looks at the growing overlap in Europe between technologies developed for energy and military use. Europe’s rush to re-arm is driving an enormous boost in defense spending, but that influx of investment could also bolster energy security — and the energy transition.
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