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Estonia Terminates €71M in Ukraine Arms Deals, Takes Suppliers to Court
Estonia has terminated seven Ukraine arms contracts, with more than €71 million in disputed deals heading to courts and arbitration.
Slovakia to Send Low-Altitude Radars to Romania’s Border
Slovakia will deploy low-altitude radars and personnel to Romania as Bucharest strengthens surveillance along its eastern border after repeated drone incidents.
Canada Gave Defense Contracts to Man Probed Over Iran Links
Canadian agencies awarded more than C$2 million in contracts to companies run by a businessman later targeted in citizenship proceedings over alleged Iran military links.
Bosnia’s BNT Launches Development of New 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
Bosnia’s BNT-TMiH is developing a new 155mm self-propelled howitzer with a range exceeding 40 kilometres, marking a major step toward more advanced integrated artillery systems.
Harald Vodosek to Lead Austrian Armed Forces Through 2032 Modernization
Austria has selected armaments chief Harald Vodosek to lead the Bundesheer as the country advances its Aufbauplan 2032+ military modernization.
XTEND Begins NYSE Trading After $110 Million Combination
Defense robotics company XTEND begins NYSE trading under XTND after completing its JFB combination and raising $110 million in total capital.
CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2026
This week: Poland investigates suspected sabotage at a drone-components plant, Germany traces the Leipzig drone plot into Poland and Serbia, the EU cuts Russia's Brussels mission, and Greece and Croatia sign major air-defense and rocket-artillery deals. Plus two deep-dive analyses.
STARK Acquires Raydiant RF to Expand Electronic Warfare Tech
Berlin defense startup STARK has acquired Raydiant RF, adding communications and electronic warfare expertise to its autonomous systems portfolio.
Leipzig Drone Probe Tracks Sabotage Links Across Europe
German investigators are examining Poland and Serbia links in the Leipzig drone plot as the case raises questions over cross-border sabotage networks.
Croatia to Buy 18 K239 Chunmoo Rocket Launchers for €435M
Croatia plans to add 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers alongside eight HIMARS, creating a dual-source long-range rocket force with deeper strike options.
Romania, Moldova Deepen Drone Cooperation With Ukraine
Romania and Moldova are turning to Ukraine for drone and counter-drone cooperation as Russian UAV incursions increase security pressure on the Black Sea region.
Poland Says NATO Backs Expanded Nuclear Deterrence Role
Poland says NATO allies are ready to include it in a nuclear weapons delivery program, expanding Warsaw's role in the alliance's nuclear deterrence.
Austria’s NISG 2026 Reshapes Cyber and Physical Security
Austria’s NISG 2026 takes effect October 1, expanding cyber obligations to thousands of organizations as physical and digital security increasingly converge.