Verified NATO Innovation Fund press release, 25 June 2026
What it does not test. Does not confirm the round has fully closed with signed paperwork, only that Stark and its investors have publicly announced the terms.
How this item counts. Both ways: towards autonomy on who made the parts, towards dependence on who owns. Binding 1 of 3 (announced), scale 2 of 3 (medium), Verified counts in full: weight 0 of 36 possible. US VCs lead EUR500M Stark raise (own→dependence); 80%+ earmarked for EU manufacturing (parts→autonomy).. European Sovereignty Index