Steen Defense Acquires Swedish Precision Manufacturer Mikromekanik AB

Swedish small arms manufacturer Steen Defense has acquired Mikromekanik AB, a precision engineering company based in Eskilstuna. The transaction is intended to expand production capacity and strengthen the company's ability to bring new products to market. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Poland Rules Out Transfer of EU-Financed Military Equipment to Ukraine

Poland’s government has stated that military equipment acquired through the European Union’s SAFE defense financing mechanism will remain in Polish service. The clarification came after opposition criticism linked the program to potential arms deliveries to Ukraine.

Polish-Ukrainian Startup Develops Radar System to Detect Low-Flying and Fiber-Optic Guided Drones

Polish-Ukrainian startup Molfar Defence is developing a radar system designed to detect low-flying drones, including fiber-optic guided UAVs that can evade conventional countermeasures. The project targets a growing challenge for military and security forces.

Ukraine Expands Private Air Defense Initiative as 30 Companies Join Anti-Drone Program

Thirty Ukrainian companies have received authorization to participate in a government-backed initiative that integrates private-sector air defense units into the country's broader air defense network.

The Rearmament Boom Nobody Is Auditing

Europe is rearming faster than it is reforming. Across CEE and SEE, secret procurement, weak oversight, and stagnant anti-corruption scores are turning the defense spending surge into a governance crisis.

Czech AH-1Z Vipers Deploy to Poland in NATO Mission Focused on Counter-Drone Operations

The Czech Republic has deployed AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Poland as part of NATO's eastern flank security mission. The aircraft are expected to support the detection and engagement of low flying aerial threats, including one-way attack drones.

Fjord Defence Group Completes Acquisition of Norwegian Military Boat Specialist Frydenbø Milpro

Norwegian defense consolidator Fjord Defence Group has completed the acquisition of Frydenbø Milpro, a supplier of light military boat platforms and maritime solutions for defense customers.

AI on the Battlefield: 7 Systems Already Changing How Wars Are Fought

From autonomous drone wingmen to AI-generated kill lists, artificial intelligence has moved from defense lab to active combat. These are the 7 systems reshaping modern warfare right now.

Fire Point Reports First FP-7.X Flight Test as Freya Missile Defense Program Advances

Ukrainian defense company Fire Point has completed the first reported controlled flight test of its FP-7.X interceptor missile. The missile is being developed as the core effector of the planned Freya anti ballistic missile defense system.

Albania, Italy Advance Defense Cooperation With Focus on Naval Industry and Regional Security

Albanian and Italian defense officials have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in defense and security, with particular emphasis on maritime capabilities, industrial collaboration, and regional stability.

The Adriatic's Emerging Role in Europe's Naval Industrial Expansion

As Europe expands naval procurement, the Adriatic region is emerging as a growing center for shipbuilding, maritime infrastructure, and defense-industrial cooperation. New investments are strengthening its role in Europe's naval sector.

Meet Bizzell Europe: The US Defense Contractor Operating on NATO's Eastern Flank

Bizzell Corporation, a veteran-owned US defense contractor with a decade of federal experience, is operating in CEE through its Romanian subsidiary, quietly building capability across munitions, intelligence, and logistics.