Drone Bubble in the horizon?

The drone hype is real, but is the investment? Hear why VCs flock to drones, and where Europe's defence tech funding should go instead. A critical look at the future of UAS and military tech.

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In a candid discussion, host Amy and senior reporter Anne Sraders cut through the hype of Europe’s booming defence tech market to expose a volatile reality: an estimated 90% of drone startups will fail within five years.

Anne Sraders reporting on the massive influx of cash into the sector, joins Amy to unpack the strategic shifts defining European rearmament. Drawing insights from the recent Resilience conference—a gathering of founders, soldiers, and spies—this episode provides a rare look inside the conversations driving the industry.

We think this podcast is certainly worth listening for anyone in this space.

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If you prefer to read, Anne Sraders also wrote an article on the same topic back in September 2025.