Events
MSPO 2026 Opens With Heavy IFV, GLADIUS 2 and New Drones
MSPO 2026 opens in Poland with a new heavy IFV, GLADIUS 2, Piorun 2, KAMD counter-drone system and new Polish-Ukrainian defense projects.
Intelligence
Belgium is investigating suspected Chinese semiconductor espionage as researchers detail a Russian-linked cyber campaign targeting European institutions.
Czech Republic
Czech defense developments include new Tatra production capacity, regional truck procurement, Slovak cooperation and plans for new 120 mm mortars.
Poland
Rafael is expanding local production in Poland while bringing Spike, Trophy, Iron Dome, SPYDER and precision-strike systems to MSPO 2026.
Adria Defense ranks Europe's top five specialist private intelligence firms by HUMINT capability, scale, track record, and technology in 2026, from Tel Aviv's Black Cube to London's Blue Square Global.
Poland’s Niewiadów is preparing three production lines with capacity for 180,000 155mm rounds annually as Warsaw expands domestic ammunition output.
MSPO 2026 opens September 8 in Kielce with 1,000+ exhibitors from 43 countries. Here is everything you need to know: who is on the floor, what debuts to watch, and why this edition changes procurement logic.
A Rhysida cyberattack on Berlin exposed 5.8 TB of data, including information linked to critical infrastructure and potentially defense-related facilities.
Austria has selected armaments chief Harald Vodosek to lead the Bundesheer as the country advances its Aufbauplan 2032+ military modernization.
This week: Poland investigates suspected sabotage at a drone-components plant, Germany traces the Leipzig drone plot into Poland and Serbia, the EU cuts Russia's Brussels mission, and Greece and Croatia sign major air-defense and rocket-artillery deals. Plus two deep-dive analyses.
Daily defense news, analysis and industry intelligence from Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe.
Pobjeda-Rudet plans new production capacity in Goražde for a strategic material needed by Bosnia’s defense industry, backed by Ginex, Pretis and Binas.
Adria Defense ranks Europe's top five specialist private intelligence firms by HUMINT capability, scale, track record, and technology in 2026, from Tel Aviv's Black Cube to London's Blue Square Global.
A Belgian court has kept a former NATO intern in custody over suspected espionage at SHAPE, as investigators examine a possible link to China.
Germany has tested the Israeli Naval LORA ballistic missile from an operational warship, expanding its options for long-range precision strike at sea.
Poland’s Niewiadów is preparing three production lines with capacity for 180,000 155mm rounds annually as Warsaw expands domestic ammunition output.
Germany is moving toward a major Boxer order under Arminius, with an initial package near €25 billion and potential program value approaching €77 billion.
MSPO 2026 opens September 8 in Kielce with 1,000+ exhibitors from 43 countries. Here is everything you need to know: who is on the floor, what debuts to watch, and why this edition changes procurement logic.
Croatia says its incoming K239 Chunmoo systems will provide strike ranges beyond 300 km, adding a new layer to its planned HIMARS rocket artillery force.
Estonia has terminated seven Ukraine arms contracts, with more than €71 million in disputed deals heading to courts and arbitration.
A Rhysida cyberattack on Berlin exposed 5.8 TB of data, including information linked to critical infrastructure and potentially defense-related facilities.
As Europe strengthens the security of critical infrastructure and sensitive industrial sites, Vienna-based TOP TS Security is expanding its focus on integrated facility protection.
Austria is expanding Langenlebarn Air Base with new hangars and aprons as the Bundesheer builds toward a 36-helicopter AW169 fleet.