Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pretis used a visit by Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina officials to present its investment priorities, export plans, and business outlook. The company also reported a 30% increase in production following recent consolidation efforts.
Lithuania
Patria has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuanian company KOVO Armor after Lithuania’s State Defence Council announced plans to procure 936 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles.
NATO
The NATO Innovation Fund has increased its backing for European unmanned systems manufacturer STARK as part of a €500 million financing round.
Federal and Remington, part of CSG-owned Kinetic Group, have secured all four categories of the FBI’s latest rifle ammunition contract, reinforcing the company’s growing position in the U.S. ammunition market.
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Telefónica said it deployed secure communications and information-management systems during a defense exercise held at Slovakia’s Lešť training area in early June.
Czech defense company LPP has unveiled the MTS Nightray one-way attack drone at Eurosatory 2026, positioning it as a long-range strike system for contested electromagnetic environments.
Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić is expected to travel to Azerbaijan toward the end of 2026, according to Azerbaijani officials. The planned visit points to continued momentum in bilateral defense ties as Belgrade and Baku expand cooperation in military and military-technical areas.
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has appointed David Jacobs as President of CSG Defense North America and will establish a new office in Washington, D.C. The move supports the company's expanding presence in the United States defense market and broader industrial growth strategy.
Employees at Slovak defense manufacturer Way Industries have reported delays in wage payments despite the company's involvement in a major military procurement contract. The case highlights growing labor and financing pressures within parts of Slovakia's rapidly expanding defense sector.
Germany has placed a new order for 23 Büffel armored recovery vehicles as the Bundeswehr continues to expand its heavy land forces support capabilities.
Latvia has signed a €3.5 billion loan agreement under the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program. The funding will support drone systems, counter-drone capabilities, missile procurement, and the expansion of the country's defense-industrial base.
Ukraine and Bulgaria are preparing consultations on joint projects that could include a bilateral Drone Deal arrangement. The initiative was discussed during talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev.
Serbia has taken another step in its defense-industrial cooperation with France after Dassault Aviation, Dassault Systèmes, and Thales signed a series of agreements with Serbian defense organizations during the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition in Paris. The initiatives are intended to enhance domestic development and manufacturing capabilities while supporting long-term
Latvia has signed a nearly €3.5 billion loan agreement under the European Union's SAFE defense financing mechanism. The funding is expected to support investments in missile systems, unmanned platforms, counter-drone capabilities, and domestic defense industrial capacity.
Patria has completed deliveries of ten AMV XP 8x8 armored ambulance vehicles to Slovakia under a trilateral government-to-government agreement signed in 2022.
Slovenia is prepared to raise defense spending to meet NATO targets, according to Defense Minister Borut Sajovic. The move follows the alliance's decision to significantly increase member state defense investment goals over the coming decade.
