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Attention is turning to the US drone sector, with claims that American manufacturers are narrowing the gap with foreign rivals, particularly Chinese firms that have long dominated the commercial and consumer drone market. Observers point to new investment, defense contracts and startup activity as signs the domestic industry is gaining ground, though questions remain about cost and scale.
- 2Why US investors push Indian startups to become Delaware companies●Why do American investors want Indian startups to become Delaware companies?
American investors backing Indian startups are increasingly asking founders to re-register their companies in the US state of Delaware, the American Bazaar reports. Delaware's well-established corporate law and familiar legal framework reassure foreign venture funds and make future exits or listings in the US easier. The trend has sparked debate in India about whether shifting incorporation abroad strips the home country of value from its own startup boom, echoing earlier controversies around so-called flip structures.
- 3Hypersonica raises €100M Series B for European hypersonic missiles●Hypersonica raises €100M Series B to build hypersonic missiles for European defence
Defence startup Hypersonica has raised a €100 million Series B funding round to develop hypersonic missiles for European defence. The company is positioning itself within Europe's broader push to strengthen its military capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign weapons systems, as defence technology startups attract record investment across the continent.
- 482% of Founders Keep US Expansion Plans Despite Immigration Uncertainty●82% of Founders Maintain US Expansion Plans Despite Immigration Uncertainty, Survey Finds
A new survey finds that 82% of startup founders still plan to expand into the United States, even as immigration policy uncertainty weighs on hiring and visa planning for foreign talent. The figures suggest most founders view the US market as too valuable to abandon, though immigration rules remain a concern for companies relocating staff or recruiting internationally.