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Germany Arrests Suspected Organizer of Starlink Arson Attack in Poland
German police arrest a suspected organizer of a Starlink arson attack in Poland as investigators examine cross-border sabotage networks.
Austria Begins Eurofighter Supersonic Training With Night-Vision Exercises
Austria begins Eurofighter supersonic training on November 3, including night-vision interception exercises and high-speed airspace defense operations.
Albania Proposes 2027 Defense Budget Increase to 2.35% of GDP
Albania proposes a 2027 defense budget of ALL 76.7 billion, an increase of ALL 7 billion, bringing projected military spending to 2.35% of GDP.
Croatia Tests Drone-Assisted Mortar Targeting With Kiowa Helicopters
Croatia's armed forces conducted live-fire training combining Kiowa Warrior helicopters, reconnaissance drones and M-75 120 mm mortars near Slunj.
7 Women Shaping Defense Tech in Central and Eastern Europe (2026)
Meet seven women shaping defense technology across Central and Eastern Europe in 2026, from Ukrainian missile manufacturing to Czech autonomous drones, Estonian counter-UAS systems and Austrian defense AI.
Czech Government Approves Army 2040 Plan With Air Defense and Drones as Priorities
Czechia has approved a military development strategy through 2040 prioritizing air defense, counter-drone systems, mechanized forces and personnel expansion.
Ukraine Identifies Foreign Components in Russia's New Gerbera-2 Drone
Ukrainian intelligence identifies foreign electronics in Russia's enlarged Gerbera-2 drone, which has a reported range of up to 1,200 km.
Serbian Defense-Linked Factory Faces Power Cut, Union Says 220 Workers Sent Home
A Serbian union says power was cut to Zastava Kovačnica in Kragujevac, sending 220 workers on temporary leave amid unpaid electricity bills.
Latvia Deploys BLAZE Interceptor but Fails to Stop Airspace Intrusion
Latvia deployed an Origin Robotics BLAZE interceptor against an unidentified aircraft entering from Russia, but the target left before engagement.
Germany Orders Two New Patriot Fire Units to Replace Systems Sent to Ukraine
Germany has ordered two Patriot fire units to replace systems transferred to Ukraine in 2025, alongside new mobile maintenance equipment.
Poland Delivers Additional WB Group FlyEye Drones to Reconnaissance Units
Poland has delivered another batch of WB Group FlyEye reconnaissance drones to military units and the Air Force University under its expanding UAV procurement program.
Austria Seeks 12 Million 7.62mm Machine-Gun Rounds as Tender Deadline Nears
Austria's Ministry of Defense is seeking 12 million linked machine-gun cartridges, adding to a series of ammunition procurement programs for the country's armed forces.
FOREUS CEO Stefan Embacher on AI, Industrial Espionage and Europe’s Intelligence Sovereignty
The Austrian intelligence executive discusses the future of private intelligence, Europe’s growing security vulnerabilities and why FOREUS sees Southeast Europe as a strategic market for expansion.