Bristol startup Uplift360 to boost Europe’s defence resilience with sovereign advanced materials supply
Following NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's launch of a multinational project on defence critical raw materials at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, Bristol-based startup Uplift360 has secured a multi-year framework agreement with the Luxembourg Directorate of Defence to strengthen Europe's sovereign supply of advanced materials.
At the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, Secretary General Mark Rutte launched a multinational project focused on defence critical raw materials. As part of this initiative, Bristol-based startup Uplift360 has been awarded a multi-year framework agreement by the Luxembourg Directorate of Defence.
The agreement aims to enhance Europe's sovereign supply of advanced materials, reducing dependence on external sources. Uplift360 specializes in developing high-tech materials essential for modern defence systems.
This deal is part of broader NATO efforts to bolster the resilience of the alliance's defence industry. The framework allows for long-term cooperation, potentially covering research, development, and supply. The exact value and scope of the agreement have not been disclosed.
The move is significant for European security independence, as critical materials are often sourced from unstable regions. Uplift360's technologies could help Europe become more self-sufficient in defence.
