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Germany Identifies Suspects in Russian Intelligence Operation

German investigators have identified suspects in the Leipzig drone plot as Berlin links the operation to Russian state structures and disposable agents.

Poland Receives First 28 K2 Tanks Under Second Contract

Poland has received 28 K2 Black Panther tanks under its second contract with Hyundai Rotem, starting a new phase that will lead to K2PL production in Poland.

Czech Defense Firms Invited to Join US Market Mission

Czech defense companies can join a government-backed Washington mission on October 12-14, 2026, including the US-Czech Defense Forum alongside AUSA 2026.

AeroVironment Wins $464.8M US Army Laser Weapons Contract

AeroVironment will supply LOCUST X3 laser weapons to the US Army under a $464.8 million deal, expanding a defense portfolio already present in Central and Eastern Europe.

Lithuania Fast-Tracks Drone Interceptors and New Radars

Lithuania will fast-track interceptor drones and short-range and passive radars as Vilnius builds a lower-cost defense layer against small aerial threats.

Fiducial Software Used to Intercept Russian Shahed in Ukraine

Dutch defense startup Fiducial says its autonomous drone software was used by a Ukrainian pilot to intercept a Russian Shahed in combat.

Romania’s OVES to Integrate Nemesis AI Into STARK VANTA USV

Romania’s OVES Enterprise will integrate Nemesis AI into STARK’s VANTA unmanned surface vessel as the companies target Romanian defense programs.

Poland Suspects Sabotage After Fire at WB Electronics Plant

Poland suspects sabotage after a fire damaged a WB Electronics facility producing components for military drones used by Poland and Ukraine.

INLEAP Photonics Raises €20M for Laser Counter-Drone Systems

Germany's INLEAP Photonics has raised €20 million to scale production of its FASTLIGHT laser counter-drone systems and expand across Europe.

VANEA Launches ATOMZA Counter-Drone System for Civilian Site

German startup VANEA Defence has unveiled ATOMZA, a non-kinetic counter-drone system designed for airports and critical infrastructure.

Poland Builds CEE Defense Hub as Military Spending Surges

Poland is directing more defense spending toward domestic and Central European suppliers as Warsaw expands production of ammunition, missiles and military systems.

Ukraine Maps 70 Firms Behind Russia’s 3M22 Zircon Missile

Ukraine identified 70 firms and 84 people linked to Russia’s 3M22 Zircon missile, exposing its production chain, components and foreign equipment.