Poland
Ondas Secures $56 Million Order for European Loitering Munition Program
Ondas has secured a $56 million order for electronic safe-and-arm devices supporting a European loitering munition program, backed by production operations in Poland.
NATO Fighters Scrambled After Unidentified Contact Near Vilnius
Lithuania scrambled NATO jets and restricted Vilnius Airport airspace after an unidentified radar contact. A subsequent search found no suspicious objects.
BAE Weighs Bid for €2B Dutch Counter-Drone Firm Robin Radar
BAE Systems is reportedly exploring a potential bid for Dutch counter-drone specialist Robin Radar Systems, which could be valued at about €2 billion.
EU Approves €10M to Expand Balkan Medical Task Force Capabilities
The EU approved €10 million for the Balkan Medical Task Force, funding field hospitals, military medical vehicles and communications equipment.
Dutch and Estonian Defence Industry Groups Sign Cooperation MoU
Dutch and Estonian defence industry associations have signed an MoU covering joint testing, B2B matchmaking and cooperation on NATO and EU defense programmes.
Diehl Wins IRIS-T SLM Adaptation Contract for F125 Frigates
Diehl Defence will adapt IRIS-T SLM for German F125 frigates under a development contract covering prototypes and live-fire testing.
Occam Industries raises €3.8M to scale drone autonomy
British-Ukrainian defense tech firm Occam Industries raised €3.8 million to expand autonomous drone software, bringing total funding to €7 million.
AD Weekly Briefing: Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2026
Austria Introduces New Defense Procurement Transparency Rules
Austria's new defense procurement rules introduce standardized electronic notices, machine-readable contract data and new national disclosure requirements.
Germany's ATHENE-1 Satellite to Test Military Space Technology
Germany's ATHENE-1 satellite will test 15 technologies for military communications, navigation, sensing and AI under the Bundeswehr's SeRANIS program.
Russian Geran-4 Drone Explodes in Moldova After Airspace Incursion
A suspected Russian Geran-4 drone exploded near a road in Moldova's Orhei district as three UAVs violated the country's airspace on September 30.
Serbia’s Yugoimport Seeks Expanded Defense Cooperation With Azerbaijan
Serbia's Yugoimport SDPR is seeking expanded defense cooperation with Azerbaijan in drones, counter-UAS, air defense and technology transfer.
Poland Receives Final GLADIUS Battery Under 2022 Drone Deal
Poland has delivered more GLADIUS equipment to its 14th Anti-Tank Regiment, including Waran vehicles with FT-5 and BSP-U drone launchers.