Romania
Romania has signed a framework agreement worth more than €2 billion for new short range and very short range air defense systems supplied by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
Latvia
A Latvian drone manufacturer has been acquired by an Israeli defense technology group, marking another step in the international expansion of Latvia's unmanned systems sector.
Israel
Israeli autonomous robotics company XTEND has received approximately $9 million in new defense orders from a customer in the Middle East.
Israeli autonomous robotics company XTEND has received approximately $9 million in new defense orders from a customer in the Middle East.
Federal and Remington, part of CSG-owned Kinetic Group, have secured all four categories of the FBI’s latest rifle ammunition contract, reinforcing the company’s growing position in the U.S. ammunition market.
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European armies are accelerating investments in new main battle tank programs as governments seek to replace aging fleets and strengthen land warfare capabilities. Several competing platforms are now shaping the future of armored forces across NATO and Europe.
Europe is rearming faster than it is reforming. Across CEE and SEE, secret procurement, weak oversight, and stagnant anti-corruption scores are turning the defense spending surge into a governance crisis.
Daily defense news, analysis and industry intelligence from Central and Eastern Europe and Southeast Europe.
Ukrainian and Polish defense companies have agreed to cooperate on the development and production of small turbojet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems. The partnership aims to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen defense industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defense has confirmed progress on the final assembly of the first Stryker armored vehicles at the TEREM Ivaylo plant in Veliko Tarnovo. The government also plans to certify the facility as a regional maintenance center for the fleet.
Pretis used a visit by Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina officials to present its investment priorities, export plans, and business outlook. The company also reported a 30% increase in production following recent consolidation efforts.
Patria has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuanian company KOVO Armor after Lithuania’s State Defence Council announced plans to procure 936 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles.
The NATO Innovation Fund has increased its backing for European unmanned systems manufacturer STARK as part of a €500 million financing round.
Telefónica said it deployed secure communications and information-management systems during a defense exercise held at Slovakia’s Lešť training area in early June.
Czech defense company LPP has unveiled the MTS Nightray one-way attack drone at Eurosatory 2026, positioning it as a long-range strike system for contested electromagnetic environments.
Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić is expected to travel to Azerbaijan toward the end of 2026, according to Azerbaijani officials. The planned visit points to continued momentum in bilateral defense ties as Belgrade and Baku expand cooperation in military and military-technical areas.
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has appointed David Jacobs as President of CSG Defense North America and will establish a new office in Washington, D.C. The move supports the company's expanding presence in the United States defense market and broader industrial growth strategy.
Employees at Slovak defense manufacturer Way Industries have reported delays in wage payments despite the company's involvement in a major military procurement contract. The case highlights growing labor and financing pressures within parts of Slovakia's rapidly expanding defense sector.
Germany has placed a new order for 23 Büffel armored recovery vehicles as the Bundeswehr continues to expand its heavy land forces support capabilities.
Latvia has signed a €3.5 billion loan agreement under the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program. The funding will support drone systems, counter-drone capabilities, missile procurement, and the expansion of the country's defense-industrial base.
