ZM Tarnow Secures €71m Capital Injection to Expand Production and R&D Capacity

Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów have secured PLN 309.6 million (€71m) in state-backed financing to expand production, service, and R&D capacity. The investment strengthens Poland’s domestic defence manufacturing base and supports key air defence programmes, including Pilica+ and Narew.

Italy Becomes First NATO Operator of Rheinmetall Skynex Air Defence System

Italy has received its first Rheinmetall Skynex air defence system, becoming the first NATO member to field the cannon-based solution designed to counter drones and low-altitude threats, with the initial battery handed over at the Air Defence Artillery Command in Sabaudia.

Poland Launches Multi-Layered Anti-Drone Defence Network Along Eastern Border

Poland has launched construction of a multi-layered anti-drone defence system along its eastern border, integrating electronic warfare, air-defence weapons, and rapid-response logistics hubs to counter drone incursions, sabotage, and hybrid threats linked to Russia and Belarus.

Bosnia’s ORAO Expands Aircraft Engine MRO Portfolio, Eyes Egypt and Civil Aviation Growth

Bosnia’s aircraft engine overhaul specialist Orao is entering a new growth phase, expanding international cooperation, targeting the Egyptian market, and strengthening both military and civil aviation projects ahead of 2026.

Kosovo Signals Start of Armored Vehicle Production Under Trilateral Defense Initiative

Kosovo plans to launch local production of the Albanian-designed “Shota” armored vehicle under a trilateral defense cooperation framework with Albania and Croatia, a move officials say would be the first joint armored vehicle program in the Balkans.

Israel Commits Over $100 Billion to Build Fully Independent Munitions Industry

Israel has approved a $100+ billion, decade-long investment to build a fully independent domestic munitions industry, aiming to secure long-term military self-reliance, and shield national defense from external embargoes and political pressure following the war triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attack.

Ukrainian Aeromotors Scales In-House Drone Motor Production

Ukrainian drone-motor manufacturer Aeromotors is scaling in-house production to industrial levels, aiming to cut reliance on Chinese components and support both Ukraine’s defense needs and Europe’s push for supply-chain autonomy.

Romania Appoints Radu Miruță as New Defense Minister

Radu Miruță has been sworn in as Romania’s new defense minister, moving from an interim role to permanent leadership as Bucharest seeks continuity in defense reform and military modernization.

DOK-ING’s Gordan Pesic: Innovation No Longer Optional in Europe’s Defense Sector

Innovation is now a strategic responsibility in Europe’s defense industry, as unmanned systems reshape military and civil protection capabilities. Gordan Pesic of DOK-ING says smaller, agile industries can play a decisive role if innovation is treated as a long-term commitment.

Regulus Accelerates $25 Million Investment in Pretis, Moves Modernization Phase Into 2026

Regulus Global has begun accelerated execution of a $25 million modernization investment at Pretis, moving a key phase of its Bosnia and Herzegovina defense-industry program into 2025 and strengthening core manufacturing capabilities.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Defense Exports Show First Signs of Slowdown After Years of Growth

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s defense industry recorded its first export slowdown in years, as external trade barriers and internal production challenges disrupted a sector long driven by strong global demand.

Croatia Joins Framework Agreement for Tatra T-815 Military Trucks

Croatia has formally joined a multinational framework agreement for the procurement of Tatra T-815 military trucks, enabling the Croatian Armed Forces to order up to 420 vehicles in 6×6 and 8×8 configurations.