Monopulse Secures €1.12M to Boost NATO-Grade Drone Production

Lithuanian-Danish UAV maker Monopulse has secured €1.12 million from the national development bank ILTE to expand production of its NATO-grade drones. The funding underscores the Baltic region’s growing role in Europe’s defense-tech ecosystem amid surging demand for autonomous systems.

Hungary Eyes U.S. HIMARS Acquisition Amid Strengthened Defense Ties

Hungary is advancing talks to acquire U.S. HIMARS rocket systems in a deal expected to unfold over three to five years. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky confirmed discussions in Washington, highlighting improved U.S.–Hungarian defense relations.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Still Holds Over 4,500 Tons of Ammunition and Explosives for Destruction

The 26th Strategic Committee session, supported by OSCE and international partners, highlighted progress but warned of ongoing post-war demilitarization challenges.

From Washington to Warsaw: How Rubio’s Knudsen Act Could Stabilize NATO Supply Chains

A little-noticed U.S. bill, the William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act, would map bottlenecks and turn wartime demand models into peacetime contracts. Backed by Marco Rubio, it aims to reboot U.S. production—and send clearer, steadier signals to Europe and NATO supply chains.

MEROPS Drone Defense Systems Deployed in Poland to Strengthen NATO’s Eastern Flank

American MEROPS drone-defense systems have been deployed in Poland, marking a significant step in reinforcing NATO’s eastern defenses amid repeated Russian drone incursions from Belarus.

Germany to Purchase 20 Additional Airbus Helicopters in €1 Billion Defense Upgrade

Germany has approved funding of nearly €1 billion to acquire 20 additional Airbus H145M military helicopters, expanding its fleet under a broader modernization plan amid growing security threats from Russia.

Serbian Defense Minister Gasic Visits Shaanxi Province During Official China Trip

Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gasic visited China’s Shaanxi Province, meeting with Major General Zhang Wenzhong to discuss defense cooperation and joint projects, concluding a visit aimed at strengthening bilateral military ties.

Poland Receives First ARSUS 100 Recon Systems From Turkey’s Aselsan

Poland has taken delivery of its first Turkish-made ARSUS 100 reconnaissance systems from Aselsan, integrated on AMZ KUTNO vehicles. The deal strengthens Warsaw’s focus on modern ISR and ground sensor technologies amid rapid military expansion.

Caught Between Bosnia, Russia, and Ukraine: Vučić Opens Up on Serbia’s Arms Dilemma

After Moscow’s criticism over alleged Serbian arms reaching Ukraine, President Aleksandar Vučić said Serbia faces export pressure from all sides — noting that “even when we give Bosnia gunpowder, they give us primers,” revealing deep regional supply links despite political tension.

U.S. Army Plans to Acquire One Million Drones, Signaling a Major Strategic Shift

The U.S. Army will buy at least one million drones in the next 2–3 years, reframing unmanned systems as expendable battlefield effects. The move aims to rebuild a domestic drone industrial base and to match lessons learned from Ukraine’s drone-intensive conflict.

U.S. Adds $100 Million to Poland’s Missile Program Amid Rising Russian Provocations

The U.S. adds $100 million to Poland’s missile program, expanding AIM-9X deliveries for F-35s amid rising Russian airspace violations — a clear signal of NATO’s reinforced eastern deterrence.

EU and Parliament Agree on ReArm Europe Plan — Ukraine to Join European Defense Fund

The EU Council and European Parliament have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate and coordinate investments in Europe’s defense sector under the “ReArm Europe” plan — with Ukraine officially joining the European Defence Fund.