CNBC(@CNBC):Private equity firms are pouring billions into defense technology as rising military spending and geopolitical tensions fuel an investment boom. Traditional buyout investors are increasingly backing younger, high-growth firms in the sector, according to PitchBook data, with private equity growth investments in defense reaching $4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up from $500 million in 2024. Read more:

2026.10.26 12:00

Private equity firms are pouring billions into defense technology as rising military spending and geopolitical tensions fuel an investment boom. Traditional buyout investors are increasingly backing younger, high-growth firms in the sector, according to PitchBook data, with private equity growth investments in defense reaching $4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up from $500 million in 2024. Read more: