The Tech Download: Defense startups eye Iran war windfall as U.S. and Gulf states turn to tech

Funding for defense startups has ballooned in recent years as militaries scramble to modernize.

# The Tech Download: Defense startups eye Iran war windfall as U.S. and Gulf states turn to tech Funding for defense startups has ballooned in recent years as militaries scramble to modernize. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/the-tech-download-defense-startups-eye-iran-war-windfall.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*