Latvia
Latvia’s Ministry of Defence has granted Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd a Defence Innovation Certificate, enabling access to state-backed financing for a planned manufacturing hub in Liepāja. The project is intended to establish the company’s European headquarters and production base.
Slovakia
Slovakia’s first CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle has rolled out from BAE Systems Hägglunds’ facility in Sweden and entered the testing phase. The vehicle is part of Bratislava’s 152-unit procurement program aimed at modernizing its mechanized forces.
Switzerland
Switzerland is reassessing its air defense roadmap after delays in US Patriot missile deliveries prompted Bern to examine European alternatives. The SAMP/T system, developed by France and Italy, has emerged as a potential option.
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has unveiled its first unmanned ground vehicle at Enforce Tac 2026. The system marks the company’s expansion from aerial ISR platforms into land-based robotics. The move signals a broader strategy to position itself as a multi-domain provider.
BRUSSELS — German defence powerhouse Rheinmetall AG is moving into naval shipbuilding on a global scale, marking a significant strategic expansion that now includes industrial facilities in Croatia, following regulatory approval this month. In a landmark decision, the European Commission cleared Rheinmetall’s acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) and the
Serbian and Azerbaijani defence officials met in Belgrade to assess bilateral military cooperation and outline priorities for further expansion. The discussions follow the signing of a 2026 bilateral military cooperation plan earlier this week in Baku.
Nammo has entered the operational start-up phase of its new percussion primer manufacturing facility in Vihtavuori, Finland, with full production capacity expected by 2027. The plant is set to significantly strengthen Nordic and European ammunition supply chains.
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Defense ministers from five European countries meeting in Krakow agreed to accelerate cooperation on affordable air defense solutions. The initiative aims to expand production capacity and improve access to cost-effective systems amid rising aerial threats.
Employees at state-owned Tehničko-remontni zavod Hadzici have announced a protest after two consecutive months without pay. The situation raises concerns about financial stability and production continuity at the Bosnian defense-industry company.
BRUSSELS — German defence powerhouse Rheinmetall AG is moving into naval shipbuilding on a global scale, marking a significant strategic expansion that now includes industrial facilities in Croatia, following regulatory approval this month. In a landmark decision, the European Commission cleared Rheinmetall’s acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) and the
Serbian firms showcased a new long-range loitering strike weapon at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, marking an expansion of Serbia’s precision strike offerings. The system can engage fixed high-value targets at distances up to about 150 km.
Rheinmetall has completed a live demonstration of its FV-014 loitering munition at a German unmanned systems test center for a prospective NATO customer. The trials included simulated strike profiles and system validation under operational conditions.
Poland’s armed forces have banned Chinese-manufactured vehicles from entering protected military facilities, citing data security risks linked to connected car systems. The directive reflects concerns that onboard sensors and communication technologies could expose sensitive information.
French energetic materials specialist Eurenco has closed a €300 million syndicated loan, its largest financing to date, to underwrite major industrial expansion efforts across Europe.
UK-based SatVu has raised £30 million in a new funding round supported by the NATO Innovation Fund and other investors to accelerate deployment of its thermal earth observation satellite constellation.
STARK, the German unmanned systems developer, has inaugurated a research and development hub in Ukraine and established a new operational office in Greece to strengthen its industrial presence across Europe.
Serbian and Azerbaijani defence officials met in Belgrade to assess bilateral military cooperation and outline priorities for further expansion. The discussions follow the signing of a 2026 bilateral military cooperation plan earlier this week in Baku.
Growing European demand for defence equipment is increasing interest in Greece’s industrial base, particularly in electronics, unmanned systems, and ammunition production. Exports already represent a significant share of the sector’s roughly €700 million annual turnover.
Sweden’s defence procurement agency has ordered eight Rheinmetall SeaSnake 30 naval weapon systems for the Swedish Navy, marking the first acquisition of this remote-controlled 30 mm close-in weapon system by a NATO member.