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.

India and Slovakia Upgrade Relations, Expand Defense and Technology Cooperation

India and Slovakia have elevated bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava.

Bulgaria's Ukraine Arms Policy Highlights Gap Between Political Constraints and Defense-Industrial Reality

Despite banning direct arms exports to Ukraine, Bulgaria has become an increasingly important supplier within Europe's defense-industrial supply chain.

AMMUNITY and MESKO Sign Letter of Intent to Expand Regional Defense Industrial Cooperation

AMMUNITY has signed a Letter of Intent with Polish ammunition manufacturer MESKO S.A. aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation in the Baltic and Nordic region. The agreement focuses on improving the resilience and sustainability of ammunition supply chains.

Foreus: Inside Vienna's Private Intelligence Service

Most private intelligence firms stay invisible. Foreus, a Vienna-based service inside the RocFortis Group, runs from OSINT and asset tracing to dual-use export intelligence.

Lithuania and Luxembourg Expand Cooperation in Space and Defense Technologies

Lithuania and Luxembourg have agreed to deepen cooperation in the space sector, with a growing focus on defense and security applications. The partnership reflects increasing European efforts to strengthen sovereign space capabilities that support military operations and resilience.

Slovenia Drops Planned Arms Export Ban, Preserving Existing Defense Trade Frameworks

Slovenia has abandoned plans to introduce a broad arms export ban affecting Israel-linked trade after concerns emerged over its legal and practical implications.

Poland Expands Civil Defense Preparations as Regional Security Concerns Persist

Poland is accelerating civil defense and resilience measures aimed at preparing the population for potential crises, including military threats. The effort forms part of a broader national security strategy alongside the country's ongoing military modernization program.

United States Expands Military Financing for Poland with Additional $4 Billion Loan

Washington will provide Poland with a new $4 billion loan under the Foreign Military Financing program, increasing total U.S. military financing support available to Warsaw to $20 billion. The announcement coincided with the first flight of Poland's newly acquired F-35 fighter jets.

Slovakia Signals Expanding Defense Industrial Cooperation with India Ahead of Modi Visit

Slovakia says defense cooperation with India is entering a new phase as Indian defense manufacturers increasingly supply technologies to the Slovak market. The development reflects broader changes driven by India's growing domestic defense industrial base and expanding bilateral engagement.

The Rise of OSINT Analysts in Defense: Why Industry Is Building Its Own Intelligence Capacity

Defense companies are no longer outsourcing intelligence — they're hiring OSINT analysts in record numbers. Here's what's driving the surge and what it means for the industry.