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Poland Seeks More EU SAFE Funds for Military Aircraft
Poland wants unused EU SAFE defense loans beyond its €43.7 billion allocation, with transport and aerial refueling aircraft among potential purchases.
Mapping the Western Balkans' Growing Drone Ecosystem
From Croatia's Orqa to Serbia's Elbit joint venture and Kosovo's Skifteri, the Western Balkans is fast becoming a serious unmanned systems production hub. Here is who builds what.
EMCO Rules Out Human Error in Bulgaria Ammunition Depot Fire
A fire and explosions hit an EMCO ammunition depot near Tryavna on August 10. No casualties were reported, while authorities investigate the cause.
Poland’s Record Military Parade Highlights €43.7B SAFE Push
Poland will stage its largest post-war military parade on August 15 as Warsaw accelerates procurement backed by €43.7 billion in EU SAFE loans.
Serbia to Open Israeli Drone Factory in September 2026
Serbia plans to open a joint drone factory with an Israeli partner around September 15-20, President Aleksandar Vučić said in Belgrade.
7 Free Tools to Track Defense Company Ownership, Contracts and Stock Moves
From SEC insider filings to the EU's own procurement portal, these seven free tools let you verify who owns a defense company, who won a contract, and when executives are buying or selling stock.
Lithuania Eyes South Korean Air Defense and Anti-Drone Systems
Lithuania is exploring South Korean air defense and anti-drone systems, with delivery speed and potential local production among its procurement priorities.
Who's Who in CEE Artillery Ammunition: The Four Big Producers
From Poland's Mesko to Bulgaria's VMZ Sopot, a guide to the companies driving Central and Eastern Europe's artillery ammunition buildup, and who owns whom.
Latvia to Deploy More Air Defense Systems on Eastern Border
Latvia plans additional air defense systems, radars and interceptors along its eastern border as Riga strengthens protection against drone incursions.
HEVI Optronics Plans New Defense Factory Near Tallinn
Estonia’s HEVI Optronics will build a new factory near Tallinn to expand production, testing and development of electro-optical defense systems.
EU and NATO Defense Funding Glossary: SAFE, EDIP, PESCO Explained
SAFE, EDIP, PESCO, DIANA. A plain-language glossary of the EU and NATO defense funding instruments and programs currently active, kept updated as new ones launch.
CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: August 2–8, 2026
This week: what NATO's Baltic Drone Wall actually is behind the buzzword, Estonia's €2.34B SAFE loan, Zelensky's expected first visit to Belgrade, and Poland's deepening ties with Israeli defense industry.
Fire Point CEO: From Architect to Ukraine's Missile Builder
Iryna Terekh left architecture to run Fire Point. In a new interview she details the FP-9 ballistic missile, a Diehl Defense tie-up, and plans for a satellite constellation.