Best of LinkedIn: Defense Tech CW 22/ 23

We curate most relevant posts about Defense Tech on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus supports ICT providers with a structured defense market entry framework, designed to move them from European defense opportunity landscape to qualified ministry conversations within six to eight weeks. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/penetrate-the-european-defense-market This edition provides reports and updates from 2026 illustrate a significant shift in European and global defence toward autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and software-defined warfare. Key themes include the urgent need for cross-border talent recruitment to solve demographic crises and the push for a "Military Schengen" to streamline aerial mobility. Many sources highlight the rise of unmanned aerial systems as a primary threat, necessitating layered counter-drone architectures and affordable interceptors to balance the economics of modern conflict. Investment is increasingly flowing into deep tech startups and dual-use infrastructure, bridging the "Valley of Death" through rapid operational testing and NATO-led initiatives like DIANA. Furthermore, the documents detail specific advancements in undersea autonomous vehicles, electronic warfare, and interoperable software stacks that allow diverse weapon systems to communicate. Ultimately, the collection portrays a transition from traditional hardware procurement to a fast-paced, innovation-driven ecosystem where software agility and sovereign manufacturing are vital for national security. This podcast was created via Google NotebookLM.