Intelligence
Cyber intrusions targeting law firms have nearly doubled since 2023, according to CrowdStrike. Criminal groups and China-linked espionage operators are increasingly targeting confidential transactions, intellectual property and privileged client communications.
Finland
Finnish defense manufacturer Patria reported €933.5 million in sales and €113.9 million in operating profit for the first nine months of 2026, supported by expanding armored vehicle production and strong European demand.
Ukraine
Ukrainian defense startup HIMERA and Denmark's GomSpace begin testing the OBRIA NANO satellite in orbit, with plans to localize manufacturing in Ukraine.
Austria’s Frequentis has secured a new EUROCONTROL contract through 2031 to maintain and develop ARTAS, the surveillance system supporting around 90% of Europe’s daily flights.
Germany's Quantum Systems has displayed an armed Reliant drone carrying 82mm mortar rounds and 40mm grenades, expanding the aircraft's potential strike capabilities.
Lockheed Martin's PZL Mielec will produce 13,000 F-35 wiring harnesses annually in Poland, with first deliveries in July 2027 and new Black Hawk production planned.
As Serbia's student-backed movement wins the parliamentary election, questions emerge over arms exports, Israeli defense partnerships, NATO ties and relations with Russia.
Happy Sunday, and welcome to the longest day of the year. It runs 25 hours. Clocks went back an hour overnight across Europe, so consider this your bonus-hour read. Germany arrested a suspected Russian spy accused of mapping Europe's arms production, Vienna sent four Russian diplomats home,
NATO-led special operations exercise BOLD ADRA 26 brought together 20 defense companies and military units from 15 countries to test drone detection, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS capabilities in Bulgaria.
Daily defense news, analysis and industry intelligence from Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe.
EU prosecutors investigate suspected €1.4 million procurement fraud involving three Latvian industrial facilities, as a government adviser is detained.
Austria’s Frequentis has secured a new EUROCONTROL contract through 2031 to maintain and develop ARTAS, the surveillance system supporting around 90% of Europe’s daily flights.
Estonia resumes procurement of up to 600 concrete military bunkers after the Supreme Court declines a Swedish company's appeal. Contract signing is targeted for March 2027.
Latvia launches a €6 million defense research competition supporting up to 14 projects in drones, AI, counter-UAS, quantum technologies and military innovation.
Bosnian ammunition manufacturer Binas reports €7.76 million in profit, while federal auditors flag procurement control weaknesses covering €16.15 million in supplier transactions.
Romania's SRI says it has investigated more sabotage operations than publicly disclosed, warning of wider threats to defense manufacturers and critical infrastructure.
Germany detains two suspects accused of burning Starlink antennas in Bulgaria as investigators examine a possible second attack in another EU country.
Moldova and Ukraine sign a five-year defense cooperation agreement opening the door to Ukrainian interceptor drones, electronic warfare systems and joint defense projects.
Twelve companies and consortia are competing to develop Lithuania's €5 million AI-powered drone detection network, with a prototype expected in early 2027.
Bulgaria has approved plans to acquire 32 MBDA VL MICA missiles through a French-Danish procurement framework for its new Black Sea patrol vessels.
Poland's PGZ announces €293 million in investments at Jelcz, Rosomak and Bumar-Łabędy, supported by €87.6 million in potential tax relief.
Germany's Quantum Systems has displayed an armed Reliant drone carrying 82mm mortar rounds and 40mm grenades, expanding the aircraft's potential strike capabilities.
