Poland Allocates PLN 753 Million to 29 PERUN Defense Technology Projects

Poland has signed 29 agreements worth PLN 753 million under the PERUN defense research program. The projects cover artificial intelligence, autonomous platforms, space technologies, cyber defense, and battlefield medicine.

Serbia Seeks U.S. Defense Equipment as Procurement Diversification Continues

Serbia has formally expressed interest in purchasing U.S. defense equipment as Belgrade and Washington expand bilateral security cooperation. No specific systems, quantities, contract value, or procurement schedule have been disclosed.

Bosnia’s Military Modernization Is Still Built on Donations

Bosnia and Herzegovina has received drones, armored vehicles, counter-drone systems, communications equipment, and rescue gear from foreign partners. The assistance is useful, but it has also become a substitute for the national procurement system the country has failed to build.

Bulgarian Committee Backs Temporary Deployment of US Tanker Aircraft at Bezmer

Bulgaria’s parliamentary Defense Committee has approved a proposal allowing up to eight US aerial refueling aircraft and 250 personnel to operate temporarily from Bezmer Air Base. The deployment would support US operations in the Middle East and still requires approval from the National Assembly.

Czech Europatriot Proposal Emerges Alongside European Missile Defense Coalition

Ten European countries have launched a coalition to develop a shared anti-ballistic missile capability, while Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has proposed a separate European air defense initiative.

Lithuanian Defense Minister Warns of Russian Threat to Baltic States and Poland

Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has warned that Russia may view the Baltic region and Poland as potential targets for a new escalation. Vilnius is strengthening protection of critical infrastructure while stressing that no immediate conventional attack has been detected.

Defense Executives Face Growing Risk From Identity-Based Cyberattacks

Recent phishing, impersonation, and repeated login approval attempts against a European defense investor highlight the growing identity risks facing defense companies, executives, and suppliers.

Estonia Begins Deploying Counter-Drone Network Along Russian Border

Estonia has installed the first elements of a counter-drone network along its eastern border. The program will combine several sensor and response technologies, but officials say development remains at an early stage.

Hungarian State Funding for Rheinmetall Panther Program Reaches EUR 288 Million

Hungary committed EUR 288 million to the joint development of Rheinmetall’s KF51 Panther tank, with financial records indicating that most of the funding was transferred during 2023 and 2024.

Lithuanian Initiative Turns Old Smartphones Into Drone Sensors

A Lithuanian civic technology project is building a distributed acoustic network from unused Android smartphones. The system is intended to provide an additional warning layer against low-flying drones, including Shahed-type platforms.

Romania Advances €7.5 Billion SAFE Procurement Package

Romania is moving forward with defense orders valued at around €7.5 billion under the European Union SAFE program. The package includes helicopters, radars, air defense systems, coastal defense equipment and drones planned for production with Ukrainian industry.

Former Polish Defense Minister Says Patriot Aid Dispute Is Politically Driven

Former Polish Defense Minister Janusz Onyszkiewicz has rejected claims that transferring Patriot interceptors to Ukraine significantly weakened Poland’s defenses. He described the dispute as part of an internal political confrontation over military aid and government transparency.