Germany
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.
Slovenia
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
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.
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.
BRUSSELS — German defence powerhouse Rheinmetall AG is moving into naval shipbuilding on a global scale, marking a significant strategic expansion that now includes industrial facilities in Croatia, following regulatory approval this month. In a landmark decision, the European Commission cleared Rheinmetall’s acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) and the
Serbian and Azerbaijani defence officials met in Belgrade to assess bilateral military cooperation and outline priorities for further expansion. The discussions follow the signing of a 2026 bilateral military cooperation plan earlier this week in Baku.
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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
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.
Lithuania has delivered a shipment of 30 RBS-70 short-range air defense missiles to Ukraine to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure amid ongoing Russian aerial attacks. The transfer was announced during a visit by the Lithuanian defence minister to Kyiv.
Bulgaria’s government has dispatched a 13th package of military assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, the Defence Ministry reported. Specific contents and financial terms of the packages remain classified under national security provisions.
Germany’s Bundeswehr is transitioning to a new standard service pistol, designated P13, procured through German supplier POL-TEC and based on the Czech-built CZ P-10 C OR platform. The move replaces the long-serving P8 and aligns small arms with current military requirements.
German defence-industrial group Rheinmetall has expanded its soldier protection portfolio with a lighter combat helmet and a configurable body armour system showcased at Enforce Tac 2026 in Nuremberg. The developments aim to enhance ballistic protection, modularity and comfort for military forces.
Employees at the state-owned Tehničko-remontni zavod (TRZ) Hadžići have warned of partial work stoppages and a possible general strike after going months without salaries and amid concerns over future contracts and production continuity.
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.
Latvia’s Ministry of Defence has granted Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd a Defence Innovation Certificate, enabling access to state-backed financing for a planned manufacturing hub in Liepāja. The project is intended to establish the company’s European headquarters and production base.
Slovakia’s first CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle has rolled out from BAE Systems Hägglunds’ facility in Sweden and entered the testing phase. The vehicle is part of Bratislava’s 152-unit procurement program aimed at modernizing its mechanized forces.
Switzerland is reassessing its air defense roadmap after delays in US Patriot missile deliveries prompted Bern to examine European alternatives. The SAMP/T system, developed by France and Italy, has emerged as a potential option.
