Defense tech investment boom draws bubble warning as private equity pours in

Private equity growth investment in defense reached $4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up from $500 million in 2024, according to CNBC. The report notes a bubble warning has been raised.

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1. 26 Oct, 14:40 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
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