The Trump administration’s defense posture is fueling momentum for startups focused on military robotics and drone technologies. Massachusetts-based Raytheon continues to anchor the local defense ecosystem with longstanding MIT ties. National security VC firm J2 Ventures raised $150 million to back emerging tech firms like Code Metal. In 2023, defense and aerospace startups attracted $6.6 billion in funding, with New England companies receiving $383 million. The trend signals robust investor interest in next-generation military technologies.
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