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Emerging Defence and Dual-Use Technology Trends in Europe

Which emerging and disruptive technologies (AI, autonomy, quantum, advanced materials, space systems, cyber) do NATO and the EU identify as critical to deterrence and long-term strategic autonomy?

Emerging Defence and Dual-Use Technology Trends in Europe: The European defence and dual-use. Defence-finance analysis; 23-page sourced DFM PDF report.

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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-07-15

The European defence and dual-use technology landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by urgent geopolitical pressures, renewed strategic commitments, and unprecedented levels of public investment.

NATO and the European Union have identified a core set of emerging and disruptive technologies—AI, autonomy, quantum, advanced materials, space systems, and cyber capabilities—as critical to both deterrence and long-term strategic autonomy.

This analysis answers: Which emerging and disruptive technologies (AI, autonomy, quantum, advanced materials, space systems, cyber) do NATO and the EU identify as critical to deterrence and long-term strategic autonomy? How are AI, data, autonomy and drones reshaping the digital battlefield? How do quantum technologies, space security and cyber and electronic-warfare capabilities interact across the emerging landscape? What are the implications for investors and for critical supply chains, industrial base and rapid procurement?

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