Bulgaria
Ukraine and Bulgaria are preparing consultations on joint projects that could include a bilateral Drone Deal arrangement. The initiative was discussed during talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev.
Serbia
Serbia has taken another step in its defense-industrial cooperation with France after Dassault Aviation, Dassault Systèmes, and Thales signed a series of agreements with Serbian defense organizations during the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition in Paris. The initiatives are intended to enhance domestic development and manufacturing capabilities while supporting long-term
Latvia
Latvia has signed a nearly €3.5 billion loan agreement under the European Union's SAFE defense financing mechanism. The funding is expected to support investments in missile systems, unmanned platforms, counter-drone capabilities, and domestic defense industrial capacity.
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Patria has completed deliveries of ten AMV XP 8x8 armored ambulance vehicles to Slovakia under a trilateral government-to-government agreement signed in 2022.
Slovenia is prepared to raise defense spending to meet NATO targets, according to Defense Minister Borut Sajovic. The move follows the alliance's decision to significantly increase member state defense investment goals over the coming decade.
Federal and Remington, part of CSG-owned Kinetic Group, have secured all four categories of the FBI’s latest rifle ammunition contract, reinforcing the company’s growing position in the U.S. ammunition market.
KNDS has presented a prototype containerized drone launch system at Eurosatory 2026 as part of a broader mission solution architecture for land forces.
Thales and Polish defense manufacturer MESKO have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding industrial cooperation on 70 mm rocket systems. The agreement includes technology transfer and the localization of key production activities in Poland.
Estonian defence technology company Threod Systems has introduced the EOS D ISTAR, a lightweight 15 kg unmanned aerial system featuring integrated laser target designation capabilities, expanding the role of small tactical drones in modern battlefield operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
