Weekly Briefing
Rheinmetall Opens €20M Ammunition Facility in Spain
Rheinmetall has invested €20 million in a Spanish ammunition facility capable of producing three million medium-calibre components annually, including supplies for air defence and counter-drone systems.
1,500 European Troops to Rehearse Ukraine Deployment in Poland
At least 1,500 European troops will train in Poland in November, rehearsing deployment and logistics for a potential security mission in Ukraine after a ceasefire.
Romanian F-16s Down Two Geran Drones Over Black Sea
Romanian Air Force F-16s shot down two jet-powered Geran attack drones over the Black Sea on October 17, following a series of drone incursions into NATO airspace.
Ukraine Seeks €70 Billion in Additional EU Defense Aid for 2027
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's war effort could cost €155 billion next year and calls for additional European funding to expand drone production, strengthen air defense and sustain military operations.
Bulgaria Requests NATO Air Defense and Counter-Drone Support
Following multiple drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, Sofia has requested additional NATO aircraft, air-defense missiles and counter-drone capabilities as security concerns intensify along the alliance's southeastern flank.
Anduril Eyes European Production of Steelfin Interceptors as Poland Partnership Expands
The U.S. defense technology company is considering European manufacturing for its new Steelfin missile family, building on an existing agreement with Poland's PGZ to produce Barracuda-500M cruise missiles.
Steyr Motors and Avilus Partner on Ground Power System for Grille 9X Military Drone
Austria’s Steyr Motors and Germany’s Avilus are integrating a mobile generator system to support rapid battery charging and repeated missions by the Grille 9X unmanned medical evacuation aircraft.
Russia's FSB Detains Swede Over Alleged Ukraine Drone Sabotage
Russia's FSB detained a Swedish citizen accused of planning drone sabotage for Ukraine. Sweden says it will investigate the reports.
Elbit Systems Plans Laser Warning Production Center in Sweden
Elbit Systems plans its first European laser warning systems production and maintenance center in Sweden, with operations expected to begin in 2027.
Germany Signs Counter-Drone Contract, Approves Patriot Units
Germany signs a counter-drone contract reportedly worth over €1.1 billion as lawmakers approve new Patriot fire units, maintenance equipment and NH90 radios.
Russia Builds Jet-Powered Drone Base Near Ukraine in Six Weeks
Satellite imagery reveals a new Russian drone launch complex near Millerovo, with eight launch positions potentially supporting Geran-4 and Geran-5 attacks.
Curtis Buzzard Calls for a U.S. Army Drone Branch. Can NATO Adapt?
Drawing on more than 30 visits to Ukraine, former U.S. commander Curtis Buzzard argues for specialized unmanned forces as NATO militaries reconsider how they organize for modern warfare.