Analysis
Russian Plots Put European Defense Executives at Risk
The suspected Russian plot against Donaustahl CEO Stefan Thumann exposes a wider security risk for European defense executives supporting Ukraine.
XTEND Wins $15 Million Drone Contract With NATO Customer
Israeli drone maker XTEND secured a multi-year contract worth up to $15 million from an undisclosed European NATO member, including $4.5 million in the first year.
How the U.S. Space Force Fights Wars: GPS to Golden Dome
From missile warning to jamming and Golden Dome interceptors, this is how U.S. Space Force Guardians actually fight modern wars, plus a supply chain opening CEE/SEE manufacturers haven't spotted yet.
How Defense Is Pulling Workers From Tech and Auto in 2026
From laid-off German autoworkers to Silicon Valley engineers chasing Anduril paychecks, the defense industry is pulling talent from every direction in 2026. AD looks at what's driving the shift and what it means for CEE/SEE.
Cyberattack Wave Hits State Institutions Across CEE and SEE
From Bosnia's border service to Poland's health records and Latvia's vehicle registry, a wave of cyberattacks has struck state institutions across CEE and SEE since June, exposing tens of millions of records.
MSPO 2026: Poland Prepares for Major Defense Industry Show
MSPO 2026 returns to Kielce on September 8-11 as Poland expands defense procurement and the exhibition opens a new 15,500-square-meter hall.
Czech Narwhal Cruise Missile Adds 200 kg Warhead Variant
Czech LPP Holding is expanding its Narwhal cruise missile family with 100 kg and 200 kg warhead variants designed for strikes at around 640 km.
Latvia’s SUBmerge Baltic Scales Underwater Drone Production
Latvia’s SUBmerge Baltic plans to produce 20-30 underwater drones in 2026 and about 100 in 2027 for infrastructure, security and defense missions.
Saildrone Plans USV Production in Poland, Norway, Netherlands
Saildrone has opened its European headquarters in Copenhagen and plans USV production in Poland, Norway and the Netherlands.
WZL-2 Bydgoszcz Hiring Now, Barracuda Missile Roles Expected
WZL-2 in Bydgoszcz has twelve open positions right now, from CNC operators to a UAV autopilot programmer, as the plant retools for Barracuda-500M missile production alongside PGZ and Anduril.
Who's Leading Next-Generation Body Armor and Soldier Kit
From Anduril's AI helmet to Poland's Tytan program and Croatia's Šestan-Busch, AD maps the companies building next-generation body armor and soldier systems across the US, Europe, and CEE/SEE.
Bulgaria Receives Two Axon Counter-Drone Systems After Incursion
Bulgaria has received two Axon counter-drone systems after an August 8 drone incursion, with two more systems expected to arrive shortly.
Slovakia Restarts BMP-1 Hull Production After 36-Year Gap
Slovakia has built two new BMP-1 hull prototypes as STV Machinery prepares serial production for an undisclosed customer after a 36-year production gap.