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Defence market trends

Luxembourg is accelerating its defence innovation to strengthen security and strategic autonomy. This report highlights emerging technologies with high potential for defence applications, from autonomous systems and advanced materials to quantum communication and AI-driven decision support. It provides insights into short- and long-term innovations relevant to national and European defence efforts.

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Next-gen defence: 10 technologies to watch

Latest update: 2025

In a fast-changing global security environment, Luxembourg is scaling up its defence ambitions with increased investment and a growing focus on innovation. As part of this transformation, understanding the technological landscape is key to identifying emerging opportunities and challenges.

This Market Trends Report highlights ten key technologies with strong potential for defence applications. Many of these technologies originate in civilian contexts but are now positioned for dual-use deployment, offering new strategic value.

The analysis is designed to support informed decision-making by presenting both short-term and long-term innovations that could be relevant to national and European defence efforts. With Luxembourg accelerating its defence spending and strengthening its NATO and EU commitments, this report provides timely insights for stakeholders across industry, research and government.

Explore how Luxembourg can harness next-generation technologies to reinforce its security, resilience and strategic autonomy.

Gain a clear and concise overview of those key technologies and discover the full report below.

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Defence Market Trends: 10 Technologies to Watch

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