Thales and MESKO Sign Agreement on 70 mm Rocket Production Cooperation in Poland

Thales and Polish defense manufacturer MESKO have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding industrial cooperation on 70 mm rocket systems. The agreement includes technology transfer and the localization of key production activities in Poland.

Threod Systems Unveils EOS D ISTAR Drone with Laser Designation Capability at Eurosatory 2026

Estonian defence technology company Threod Systems has introduced the EOS D ISTAR, a lightweight 15 kg unmanned aerial system featuring integrated laser target designation capabilities, expanding the role of small tactical drones in modern battlefield operations.

ARQUIMEA Unveils Kronos Mini Autonomous Naval System at Eurosatory 2026

ARQUIMEA has introduced Kronos Mini, a new autonomous naval platform designed for maritime surveillance and loitering missions. The system expands the company's portfolio of unmanned maritime solutions as European navies increase interest in autonomous surface capabilities.

BAE Systems Commits €50 Million to European Defense Technology Venture Funds

BAE Systems has allocated €50 million to two European venture capital funds focused on defense and dual-use technologies. The move expands the company's involvement in the startup ecosystem as European governments increase defense spending and seek to accelerate innovation.

CSG and Ukrainian Armor Expand Cooperation With Strategic Partnership Signed at Eurosatory 2026

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and Ukraine's Ukrainian Armor have signed a strategic partnership agreement during Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. The deal aims to deepen industrial cooperation and expand joint defense production activities between the two companies.

Montenegro to Acquire Airbus H145M Helicopters in Germany’s First Government-to-Government Defense Export Deal

Montenegro is set to acquire Airbus H145M military helicopters from Germany in what is being described as Germany’s first government-to-government (G2G) defense export agreement. The deal marks a significant milestone for Berlin as it seeks to expand its role in international defense exports through direct state-to-

Croatia’s Orqa Introduces MRM2-10AI Tactical Drone for Electronic Warfare Environments

Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has unveiled the MRM2-10AI, a tactical UAV designed for operations in electronically contested environments. The system combines hybrid communications, onboard computing, and autonomous capabilities to maintain effectiveness under jamming and GNSS disruption.

Bulgaria Approves Roadmap to Raise Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

The Bulgarian government has endorsed a long-term plan that would gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. The initiative includes major investments in military modernization, infrastructure, ammunition production, and defense-industrial development.

AD at Eurosatory 2026: Rheinmetall Unveils Skyspotter Counter-UAS Detection System

Rheinmetall has unveiled its new Skyspotter drone detection system at Eurosatory 2026. AdriaDefense is reporting from the exhibition in Paris.

Terra Drone Establishes Estonia Hub to Expand Defense Drone Operations Across Europe

Japanese drone company Terra Drone has launched a new defense-focused subsidiary in Estonia as it expands its presence in the European defense market. The move strengthens the company's support, logistics, and maintenance capabilities while deepening cooperation with Ukrainian drone developers.

Italy’s Defense Market Set for Sustained Growth Through 2035 as Procurement Spending Accelerates

Italy is expected to expand defense spending steadily over the next decade, with procurement and modernization programs driving growth across the aerospace, naval, land, and digital domains. The outlook reflects Rome’s commitment to NATO capability targets and major industrial programs.

EURENCO, MESKO Sign Shareholders’ Agreement for Polish Artillery Propellant Joint Venture

French explosives manufacturer EURENCO and Polish defense company MESKO have signed a shareholders’ agreement establishing a future joint venture focused on artillery ammunition components.