A coalition of over 40 countries urges 24-hour advance notice on ballistic missile tests to enhance security and support the tech innovation ecosystem amidst rising geopolitical risks.
Russia's use of North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine marks a new geopolitical risk that may impact venture capital flows and startup innovation in Eastern Europe.
US forces intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting Middle East bases, heightening regional tensions with potential impacts on tech startups and venture capital.
Missile strikes on Kyiv highlight growing challenges for Ukraine's tech startups and venture capital ecosystem amid ongoing conflict and infrastructure damage.
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv raise concerns for Ukraine’s tech startups and venture capital environment amid ongoing conflict.
Russia launched ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv soon after the G7 pledged increased aid to Ukraine, posing risks to the region’s tech startups and investment climate amid conflict escalation.
Iran restored much of its missile arsenal during a ceasefire, possibly aided by Russia, affecting regional security and defense technology ecosystems.
Russian military strike in Zaporizhzhia caused fires and power outages, posing risks to local infrastructure crucial for the tech startup ecosystem and investor confidence.
US forces intercepted four Iranian kamikaze drones threatening maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, striking radar stations and escalating regional tensions.
NATO uncovers Russia’s secret 'Skif' project deploying nuclear-capable missiles on the seabed, highlighting new strategic and technological challenges with potential impact on defense innovation.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian firms and 34 individuals linked to the military-industrial complex, aiming to disrupt defense supply chains and related tech sectors.
US intelligence reports reveal Iran retains about 70% of its missile arsenal, challenging prior US claims and impacting defense supply chains and tech innovation.
Ukraine offers NATO long-range drones and missiles to fill strategic defense gaps, sparking opportunities for innovation, startups, and venture capital in defense technology.
Iran’s missile and drone attacks on the UAE mark a regional escalation that threatens the stability vital for tech startups, VC funding, and innovation in the Gulf.
Drone attacks on Dnipro caused injuries and fires, damaging residential and commercial properties and threatening the city's tech startup ecosystem.