Finland
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.
Defence Startups
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.
Greece
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.
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.
Open-source satellite imagery has become a critical tool for defence analysis and OSINT investigations. This guide breaks down six of the best free satellite imagery platforms.
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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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.
Latvia is planning to establish a domestic anti-tank mine production facility within the next two years as part of its broader effort to strengthen national defense manufacturing capacity.
Indra’s planned multipurpose drone factory in León is expected to play a growing role in the production and integration of loitering munitions. The project comes as European armed forces prioritize scalable drone-based strike capabilities.
The European Union is preparing a new defense financing mechanism intended to replace the Security Action for Europe program. The successor scheme is expected to build on SAFE’s joint procurement model while adjusting eligibility and financing conditions.
MASNA Ventures, a newly established defense-focused venture capital firm, is seeking to raise $100 million for its inaugural fund centered on defense and security technologies. The vehicle aims to back U.S. and allied companies while supporting industrial expansion into Saudi Arabia.
Tehnički remont Bratunac says it is preparing additional deliveries of its Vihor armored vehicle to the United Arab Emirates in 2026 as discussions continue on a much larger package. The company’s majority owner indicated the talks cover a potential requirement of up to 500 vehicles.
DIGITALEUROPE, the continent’s largest digital industry association, has named seven finalist companies for the 2026 Future Unicorn Awards across Future Unicorn and Dual-Use Technology categories. The winners will be revealed at the Masters of Digital 2026 conference in Brussels on 25-26 February.
Russian influence in the Western Balkans has not disappeared but has been significantly weakened by the war in Ukraine, according to military analyst Berko Zečević. He argues that small states should pursue restrained and pragmatic policies amid growing global instability.
The European Union is working to develop a dedicated defense data-sharing platform, designed to allow its armed forces and defense institutions to exchange sensitive information securely without relying on U.S. infrastructure or commercial providers.
Paramount Greece and Ukrainian defence firm MAC HUB have formalised a strategic industrial cooperation to jointly develop and produce next-generation land platforms, culminating in the unveiling of a new mine-protected armoured vehicle made in Ukraine.
A Ukrainian defence tech firm has received state approval to manufacture Octopus interceptor drones designed to defeat enemy strike UAVs. Production licensing marks a step toward scaling the system for frontline use and could support both domestic and allied air-defence needs.