Czech Republic
Nigeria Seeks Czech Ammunition Production and UAV Technology Transfer
Nigeria is seeking Czech support for a new DICON ammunition production line and UAV technology transfer as the two countries deepen defense-industrial cooperation.
AD Weekly Briefing: September 19–25, 2026
Warsaw names its number, Riga switches howitzers, and Europe's hybrid front line moves to ports and power grids. Plus: why your counterparty might be your biggest security risk.
Austria Plans Drone Defense Powers for Critical Infrastructure
Austria plans to let critical infrastructure operators counter threatening drones, pending a legal change. Ministries also outlined joint monitoring and a 2026 exercise.
Lithuania, Mach Industries Explore Drone and Engine Production
Lithuania and U.S. firm Mach Industries have signed separate agreements to explore drone production and develop propulsion manufacturing capacity in Lithuania.
AEEG Takes Stake in Croatia's Demil Tech Explosives Firm
Austria-linked AEEG Industry Services has become a co-owner of Croatia’s Demil Tech. The size and value of the stake have not been disclosed.
DTCP Defence Fund Secures €455M at First Close in Europe
German investment firm DTCP has secured €455 million in commitments for its defense technology fund, with investments already made in Norway and the UK.
RE-liON to Demonstrate Portable VR Training Kit at Bundeswehr XR Event
The Dutch company will show its Operator Kit in Idar-Oberstein on September 30, with a focus on bringing virtual reality training to military units outside dedicated facilities.
7 Czech Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Seven Czech defense tech firms working on drone detection, autonomous flight, pilot training, satellite intelligence, and military supply chains in 2026.
China's Sinotruk Eyes Military Vehicle Production in Serbia
China's Sinotruk is exploring cooperation with Serbia's FAP on vehicle production, factory upgrades, new products and component supplies.
Czech Army Tests Counter-Drone Systems in Drone Shield 2026
The Czech Army is testing counter-drone technologies against FPV and fiber-controlled UAV threats during the Drone Shield 2026 experiment.
Kongsberg Adds €16M Navigation Package to Poland C-UAS
Advanced Navigation will supply hundreds of inertial navigation systems for Kongsberg PROTECTOR platforms supporting Poland's SAN counter-drone program.
Poland Targets 15,000 US Troops With New Permanent Base
Poland wants about 15,000 US troops in the country as Warsaw advances plans for a new permanent American military base.
Germany Probes Suspected Explosives Near Wunstorf Drone
German investigators are examining suspected explosive material found near drone wreckage close to Wunstorf, home of the Luftwaffe A400M fleet.