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Serbia to Open Israeli Drone Factory in September 2026

Serbia plans to open a joint drone factory with an Israeli partner around September 15-20, President Aleksandar Vučić said in Belgrade.

7 Free Tools to Track Defense Company Ownership, Contracts and Stock Moves

From SEC insider filings to the EU's own procurement portal, these seven free tools let you verify who owns a defense company, who won a contract, and when executives are buying or selling stock.

Lithuania Eyes South Korean Air Defense and Anti-Drone Systems

Lithuania is exploring South Korean air defense and anti-drone systems, with delivery speed and potential local production among its procurement priorities.

Who's Who in CEE Artillery Ammunition: The Four Big Producers

From Poland's Mesko to Bulgaria's VMZ Sopot, a guide to the companies driving Central and Eastern Europe's artillery ammunition buildup, and who owns whom.

Latvia to Deploy More Air Defense Systems on Eastern Borde

Latvia plans additional air defense systems, radars and interceptors along its eastern border as Riga strengthens protection against drone incursions.

HEVI Optronics Plans New Defense Factory Near Tallinn

Estonia’s HEVI Optronics will build a new factory near Tallinn to expand production, testing and development of electro-optical defense systems.

EU and NATO Defense Funding Glossary: SAFE, EDIP, PESCO Explained

SAFE, EDIP, PESCO, DIANA. A plain-language glossary of the EU and NATO defense funding instruments and programs currently active, kept updated as new ones launch.

CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: August 2–8, 2026

This week: what NATO's Baltic Drone Wall actually is behind the buzzword, Estonia's €2.34B SAFE loan, Zelensky's expected first visit to Belgrade, and Poland's deepening ties with Israeli defense industry.

Fire Point CEO: From Architect to Ukraine's Missile Builder

Iryna Terekh left architecture to run Fire Point. In a new interview she details the FP-9 ballistic missile, a Diehl Defense tie-up, and plans for a satellite constellation.

Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan Pact Raises NATO Article 5 Questions

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact on August 7, raising new questions over NATO Article 5, Article 8 and regional deterrence.

NATO Launches New Tools to Expand Defense Industry Output

NATO launched the Front Door for Industry and NATO Engine to simplify procurement access and connect factory capacity across the Alliance.

Estonia Directs €2.34B SAFE Loan to Air Defense, Ukraine

Estonia will use a €2.34 billion EU SAFE loan for air defense, military vehicles, ammunition, and unmanned systems for Ukraine through 2030.