Estonia
Estonia Seeks Suppliers for €31 Million UAV Warhead and Payload Program
Estonia is seeking suppliers for a €31 million UAV warhead and payload procurement program, with manufacturers invited to apply by October 16.
Montenegro Orders Expulsion of Rybar Founder and Four Russians
Montenegro orders the expulsion of Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk and four Russians after a security operation, following his visit to Bosnia.
Former BND Chief August Hanning's China Ties Under Scrutiny
Former BND chief August Hanning's contacts with a Chinese general face scrutiny amid an espionage investigation involving nearly 2,000 documents.
Austria Plans 9-Month Military Service, Civil Duty Up to 11
Austria proposes nine months of military service, while civilian service could increase from nine to eleven months under a recruitment safeguard.
Orqa CEO Srdjan Kovacevic Named Croatia’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026
Orqa co-founder Srdjan Kovacevic wins Croatia’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 as the drone manufacturer expands its defense business in the U.S. and Canada.
Quantum Systems Developing Skyron-600 Interceptor Drone to Counter Russian Jet-Powered UAVs
Germany's Quantum Systems is developing the Skyron-600, a high-speed interceptor drone targeting speeds above 600 km/h to counter Russian jet-powered attack UAVs.
Montenegro Becomes First Military to Adopt Czech CZ BREN 3 Rifles
Montenegro has become the first military operator of the Czech CZ BREN 3 rifle, receiving an initial shipment under a €24.2 million defense agreement.
Austria’s Military Reports at Least 100,000 Cyberattacks Daily, General Warns
Austria's military reports at least 100,000 daily cyberattacks as General Harald Vodosek warns of hybrid threats to critical infrastructure and defense networks.
Airbus Confirms Romania’s €757 Million H225M Helicopter Order Under EU SAFE Program
Airbus has confirmed Romania's €757 million order for 12 H225M military helicopters under SAFE, alongside plans for future assembly by Romanian manufacturer IAR.
Two Latvian Nationals Arrested Inside UK Base Housing NATO Intelligence Centre
Two Latvian nationals were arrested inside RAF Molesworth, a UK military base housing NATO and US intelligence operations, under the National Security Act.
Estonia Approves Piirsalu Plan for €150M RDX Explosives Plant
Estonia has approved the Piirsalu defense industrial park plan, clearing a key planning step for Hexest Materials' €150M RDX explosives factory targeted for 2028.
Polish SIM Cards Found in Russian Drones as Probe Closes
Polish prosecutors have closed their investigation into the 2025 Russian drone incursion. Investigators found Polish SIM cards but could not identify those responsible.
Bulgaria Selects 94 Defense Industry Projects for €61.5M
Bulgaria has selected 94 defense and dual-use manufacturing projects for €61.5 million in EU funding, including VMZ, Dunarit, Samel-90 and MTG Dolphin.