Czech Republic
Czech cybersecurity agency NÚKIB reports 65 incidents in Q3 2026 and warns of Russian-linked cyberespionage targeting European government institutions and defense industry organizations.
Germany
Germany's Bundestag has approved a major intelligence reform expanding BND and BfV powers to counter espionage, sabotage and cyber threats, with new implications for defense industry security.
People
HENSOLDT has appointed Viktoria Stürmer-Kuchelmeister to lead global sales, business development and strategy from January 2027 as the German defense technology group expands internationally.
Czech investigators trace millions in disputed Ukrainian ammunition payments through Prague as 97,000 mortar rounds remain undelivered and the financial trail reaches Bosnia's Vitezit factory.
Ondas disclosed $1 billion in Israeli investments and 27 defense-tech acquisitions at UVID 2026, attended by AdriaDefense Editor-in-Chief Daniel Opoku.
Germany's parliament has approved more than €2.5 billion for military IT, AI-powered intelligence, electronic warfare vehicles and special forces communications.
Germany's Helsing will present new military AI targeting software in Berlin as European governments seek alternatives to Palantir and greater control over battlefield intelligence systems.
Romania is emerging as a major European defense manufacturing center, attracting Rheinmetall, Hanwha Aerospace and Otokar. Billions in military contracts are driving new factories, but industrial challenges and procurement scrutiny remain.
Who supplies police drones in Central Europe? Verified 2026 contracts, DJI and Skydio deployments, counter-UAS systems and border security funding.
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Czech investigators trace millions in disputed Ukrainian ammunition payments through Prague as 97,000 mortar rounds remain undelivered and the financial trail reaches Bosnia's Vitezit factory.
Romania issues an €8.7 million contractual penalty to Rheinmetall over delayed air defense equipment, with further penalties possible before December deliveries.
Germany's Donaustahl is developing China-free military drone technology for the Bundeswehr, with fully localized components targeted for early 2027.
Austria and Italy sign a five-year defense industry agreement as Vienna targets €8 billion in annual revenue and €400 million in Leonardo-related industrial cooperation.
Brett Feddersen, a former D-Fend Solutions executive and U.S. national security official, has been appointed President and CEO of AUVSI, effective December 1.
The EU invites member states and industry partners to propose cellular-based drone detection projects, with submissions open until February 28, 2027.
Valkyrie Dynamics has secured €1 million to develop miniature radar seekers for interceptor drones, targeting low-cost air defense systems capable of operating in poor visibility.
Slovenia becomes the first signatory to the EDA's UAS TREX agreement as European armed forces expand military drone training cooperation.
Munich-based SE3 has secured $30 million to expand its spatial AI technology for military drones and autonomous systems, with contracts in Germany and Ukraine.
Quantum Systems confirms a cyberattack affecting its operations as reports emerge that the Bundeswehr temporarily grounded some of its drones.
Bulgaria advances plans for 1,040 military vehicles worth up to €410 million, 20 counter-drone systems and French 155 mm artillery ammunition.
Former PIT-RADWAR chief Przemysław Kowalczuk has become CEO of Prime ASI, which plans to consolidate defense manufacturers across Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.
