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ARQUIMEA has introduced Kronos Mini, a new autonomous naval platform designed for maritime surveillance and loitering missions. The system expands the company's portfolio of unmanned maritime solutions as European navies increase interest in autonomous surface capabilities.
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BAE Systems has allocated €50 million to two European venture capital funds focused on defense and dual-use technologies. The move expands the company's involvement in the startup ecosystem as European governments increase defense spending and seek to accelerate innovation.
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Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and Ukraine's Ukrainian Armor have signed a strategic partnership agreement during Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. The deal aims to deepen industrial cooperation and expand joint defense production activities between the two companies.
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European armies are accelerating investments in new main battle tank programs as governments seek to replace aging fleets and strengthen land warfare capabilities. Several competing platforms are now shaping the future of armored forces across NATO and Europe.
Europe is rearming faster than it is reforming. Across CEE and SEE, secret procurement, weak oversight, and stagnant anti-corruption scores are turning the defense spending surge into a governance crisis.
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CSG is reportedly considering the acquisition of Czech explosives producer Explosia. The potential deal would strengthen the group's position in the European ammunition supply chain.
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Montenegro is set to acquire Airbus H145M military helicopters from Germany in what is being described as Germany’s first government-to-government (G2G) defense export agreement. The deal marks a significant milestone for Berlin as it seeks to expand its role in international defense exports through direct state-to-
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has unveiled the MRM2-10AI, a tactical UAV designed for operations in electronically contested environments. The system combines hybrid communications, onboard computing, and autonomous capabilities to maintain effectiveness under jamming and GNSS disruption.
The Bulgarian government has endorsed a long-term plan that would gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. The initiative includes major investments in military modernization, infrastructure, ammunition production, and defense-industrial development.
Rheinmetall has unveiled its new Skyspotter drone detection system at Eurosatory 2026. AdriaDefense is reporting from the exhibition in Paris.
Japanese drone company Terra Drone has launched a new defense-focused subsidiary in Estonia as it expands its presence in the European defense market. The move strengthens the company's support, logistics, and maintenance capabilities while deepening cooperation with Ukrainian drone developers.
Italy is expected to expand defense spending steadily over the next decade, with procurement and modernization programs driving growth across the aerospace, naval, land, and digital domains. The outlook reflects Rome’s commitment to NATO capability targets and major industrial programs.
French explosives manufacturer EURENCO and Polish defense company MESKO have signed a shareholders’ agreement establishing a future joint venture focused on artillery ammunition components.
India and Slovakia have elevated bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava.
Despite banning direct arms exports to Ukraine, Bulgaria has become an increasingly important supplier within Europe's defense-industrial supply chain.
AMMUNITY has signed a Letter of Intent with Polish ammunition manufacturer MESKO S.A. aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation in the Baltic and Nordic region. The agreement focuses on improving the resilience and sustainability of ammunition supply chains.
Most private intelligence firms stay invisible. Foreus, a Vienna-based service inside the RocFortis Group, runs from OSINT and asset tracing to dual-use export intelligence.
Lithuania and Luxembourg have agreed to deepen cooperation in the space sector, with a growing focus on defense and security applications. The partnership reflects increasing European efforts to strengthen sovereign space capabilities that support military operations and resilience.
