Belgium
The Belgian Ministry of Defence has contracted KNDS Deutschland for eight LEGUAN bridge-laying systems mounted on Tatra Phoenix 10×10 wheeled chassis to enhance military engineering mobility. The package includes 17 26-metre bridge spans, specialist equipment and logistics support.
European Defence Agency
The European Defence Agency has completed a 10-day Arctic trial of unmanned ground vehicles in Norway under its Combat Unmanned Ground Systems project. The tests focused on autonomous and remotely operated platforms operating in snow-covered terrain and degraded connectivity conditions.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is set to receive €490 million under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative to fund defence industry investments focused on joint procurement.
Nammo has entered the operational start-up phase of its new percussion primer manufacturing facility in Vihtavuori, Finland, with full production capacity expected by 2027. The plant is set to significantly strengthen Nordic and European ammunition supply chains.
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Brussels and capitals in Southeast Europe are increasingly aligning on the strategic value of the region’s natural resources, infrastructure, and industrial base, framing them as key to European autonomy in defence and energy sectors.
Czechoslovak Group and Greece’s state-owned Hellenic Defence Systems have formalized key documentation to establish a joint ammunition production company at the Lavrio facility, marking a significant step in revitalizing domestic ordnance manufacturing
The first Excalibur Army Accelerator will bring defence technology innovators and industry experts together in February to advance prototype solutions toward field deployment. Speakers from across Europe and the United States are confirmed to lead thematic sessions and workshops.
New US measures are tightening access to the American drone market by restricting imports of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems and key components while raising domestic-content expectations for federal procurement.
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Amsterdam-based Onodrim Industries has secured €40 million in seed funding from leading U.S. and European venture firms to accelerate the development of advanced defence manufacturing and networked systems, as Europe moves to strengthen its industrial and military capabilities.
Taiwan’s president has called for deeper defense cooperation with European partners, signaling interest in closer industrial and security ties at a time of mounting pressure from Beijing. The outreach reflects Taipei’s effort to diversify strategic partnerships beyond the United States.
Hensoldt and Dronamics have launched a joint initiative to develop an unmanned airborne early warning capability based on the Black Swan drone platform.
As European governments accelerate defence production and integration amid shifting security dynamics, national arms-export licensing systems are coming under scrutiny for allowing military equipment to reach risky markets despite strict EU criteria.
Bulgaria attracted the highest volume of venture capital investment in defense and security startups among Central and Eastern European countries in 2025.
South Korean defence firm Hanwha Aerospace has started construction of its first European armoured vehicle production facility in Petrești, Romania. The site is designed to support local assembly of the K9 self-propelled howitzer and K10 ammunition vehicles.
Nammo has entered the operational start-up phase of its new percussion primer manufacturing facility in Vihtavuori, Finland, with full production capacity expected by 2027. The plant is set to significantly strengthen Nordic and European ammunition supply chains.
Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. Army Europe, has been appointed principal strategic advisor to the advisory board of the Finserve Global Security fund. Hodges will support long-term capability assessment and geopolitical analysis for investment strategies.
Venture capital investment in European defence, security and resilience startups surged to an unprecedented $8.7 billion in 2025, driven by large late-stage rounds and increasing investor interest in deep tech for security applications.
India and Greece have signed a declaration aimed at deepening defense-industrial cooperation, focusing on joint production, technology collaboration, and closer ties between defense companies. The framework is intended to facilitate industrial partnerships rather than immediate procurement deals.
Kyiv moves to commercialise battlefield-tested arms and integrate domestically forged defence technology into European markets
Czechoslovak Group and Poland’s state-owned defense holding PGZ have formalized cooperation to jointly market a modular remote mining deployment system integrated on Tatra wheeled vehicles for export.
