Epic Fury
According to official material released by U.S. military authorities this weekend, footage shows naval missile launches, carrier-based fighter departures, and attacks on Iranian assets, including unmanned aerial vehicles viewed on the ground. CENTCOM described the operations as delivering an “overwhelming and unrelenting blow” to Iran’s military infrastructure. The
Defense Trade Shows
As exhibition costs rise and decision-makers plan meetings weeks in advance, defense companies are rethinking how they approach trade shows. A growing number are adopting structured pre-event visibility strategies to build awareness before the doors open.
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Armenia and Poland have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement during high-level talks in Warsaw. The framework sets the basis for expanded bilateral defense engagement. Specific program details have not been disclosed.
As exhibition costs rise and decision-makers plan meetings weeks in advance, defense companies are rethinking how they approach trade shows. A growing number are adopting structured pre-event visibility strategies to build awareness before the doors open.
U.S. Central Command confirmed the first combat use of its Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones during Saturday’s air campaign against Iranian military infrastructure. The expendable loitering munitions were deployed alongside missiles and airstrikes as part of Operation Epic Fury.
SWARM Biotactics has moved its bio-robotic insect swarm technology into early operational engagement with NATO users. The step follows a €13 million funding round aimed at transitioning the system from laboratory development to field reconnaissance pilots.
RTC and Valhalla Turrets demonstrated a 6x6 large-class unmanned ground vehicle in cooperation with Slovenia’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces. The platform combines heavy payload capacity, integrated autonomy, and a remotely operated 12.7 mm weapon station.
The 2026 IWA OutdoorClassics trade fair in Nuremberg introduces crisis preparedness as a central theme, reflecting industry interest in resilience and civilian security. Sessions and expert panels will examine supply chain security and survival-oriented products for specialised retail.
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has unveiled its first unmanned ground vehicle at Enforce Tac 2026. The system marks the company’s expansion from aerial ISR platforms into land-based robotics. The move signals a broader strategy to position itself as a multi-domain provider.
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The United Arab Emirates relied on US-manufactured interceptor systems to counter ballistic missiles launched toward its territory on February 28. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the layered architecture, centered on THAAD and Patriot systems, successfully engaged incoming threats.
U.S. Central Command confirmed the first combat use of its Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones during Saturday’s air campaign against Iranian military infrastructure. The expendable loitering munitions were deployed alongside missiles and airstrikes as part of Operation Epic Fury.
Albrecht Kind GmbH and STEYR ARMS GmbH have concluded an exclusive distribution agreement for the German market. The announcement was made during IWA OutdoorClassics in Nuremberg. The partnership strengthens long-standing industrial ties within the European small arms and sporting sector.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed his participation in the BEDEX Gala Dinner, where he will deliver a keynote address. The appearance adds high-level political weight to the inaugural edition of the Brussels-based defense event. BEDEX is scheduled to take place on March 12–14, 2026.
Slovenian technology company Guardiaris has unveiled a new digital shooting simulator developed in cooperation with biathlete Anamarija Lampič. The system is intended to support the Slovenian national team and youth athletes by improving shooting precision through advanced analytics.
Twenty-six Croatian defence-industry firms are presenting products and technologies at the Enforce Tac security and defence trade fair in Nuremberg, aimed at expanding export markets and industrial partnerships.
Serbia’s Ministry of Defence will begin issuing military registration notices, known as blue envelopes, from September as part of preparations to restore compulsory service. The step marks the start of formal conscription processing for eligible recruits.
SWARM Biotactics has moved its bio-robotic insect swarm technology into early operational engagement with NATO users. The step follows a €13 million funding round aimed at transitioning the system from laboratory development to field reconnaissance pilots.
RTC and Valhalla Turrets demonstrated a 6x6 large-class unmanned ground vehicle in cooperation with Slovenia’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces. The platform combines heavy payload capacity, integrated autonomy, and a remotely operated 12.7 mm weapon station.
Estonia-based missile defense startup Frankenburg Technologies has raised €30 million in Series A funding to expand missile production capacity in Europe. The company plans to scale manufacturing of cost-efficient interceptor systems aimed at countering mass aerial threats.
Serbia’s president has begun an official two-day visit to Astana aimed at strengthening economic and industrial cooperation with Kazakhstan. Discussions between the two governments have targeted trade expansion, defense industry collaboration, and joint technology initiatives.
A new industrial partnership aims to supply advanced weapon-station technology to domestic and international markets. The UAE’s EDGE Group and Spain’s EM&E Group have signed a strategic agreement to form a UAE-based defence joint venture backed by a commercial pipeline valued at about USD 1.5
