Romania
Romania seeks deeper U.S. defense industry cooperation in production, maintenance and logistics as Bucharest pushes for a stronger American presence.
Germany
Germany appoints Christian Freuding as the next Bundeswehr chief, bringing a Ukraine-focused commander to the top military post in February 2027.
Defense Industry
Netherlands-based Sela Projects EU expands its US presence to Florida, building on its European defense exhibition model manufacturing and consultancy business.
STARK has unveiled VANTA 24, a 24-meter autonomous combat vessel designed for Baltic operations, with anti-ship missiles, loitering munitions and Minerva software.
Ondas has secured new counter-UAS contracts with a European police organization and an Asian government customer, expanding its international defense business.
KNDS and SeaOwl agree to develop an armed unmanned surface vehicle with 200 km range, 35-knot speed and a 30 kg payload.
Meet seven women shaping defense technology across Central and Eastern Europe in 2026, from Ukrainian missile manufacturing to Czech autonomous drones, Estonian counter-UAS systems and Austrian defense AI.
The Austrian intelligence executive discusses the future of private intelligence, Europe’s growing security vulnerabilities and why FOREUS sees Southeast Europe as a strategic market for expansion.
Explore the 2027 global defense trade show calendar, featuring 23 major military exhibitions, confirmed dates, locations and expert insights on the best events for defense companies.
Daily defense news, analysis and industry intelligence from Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe.
Polish intelligence detained six suspects over an alleged operation to smuggle ammunition components to Russia, with four facing espionage charges.
NATO selects 16 counter-drone solutions from five companies, including Germany's Quantum Systems, enabling faster procurement by Allied militaries.
Renault Group and John Cockerill unveil Forefront, a new unmanned military ground vehicle targeting a 400-km range and one-tonne payload.
Germany's major Boxer armored vehicle procurement has slipped into 2027, delaying expected orders and advance payments as Rheinmetall lowers its annual revenue outlook.
Israeli counter-drone company Regulus is recruiting an EU Sales Manager alongside marketing and events specialists, signaling a stronger commercial push into European defense markets, particularly Germany.
ESET has detailed a Russia-aligned cyber espionage group targeting Ukrainian defense organizations, local authorities and a military aid transportation hub.
Israeli-founded XTEND is building a European defense business around its Latvian manufacturing hub, NATO contracts and software integration with Germany's Quantum Systems. The strategy goes well beyond selling drones.
Bulgaria's government has approved draft legislation raising military investment approval thresholds to €50 million and €100 million, alongside changes to NATO procurement procedures.
Israeli-founded cybersecurity company Sentra has raised $150 million in Series C financing and plans to expand its European operations as AI agents create new data security risks.
Ukraine's anti-corruption investigators have targeted senior SBU officials, while military intelligence has published details of 13 Russian scientists and 10 research institutions.
STARK has unveiled VANTA 24, a 24-meter autonomous combat vessel designed for Baltic operations, with anti-ship missiles, loitering munitions and Minerva software.
Hungary is increasing its domestic standby reserve for EUFOR Althea from 150 to 300 personnel, strengthening its ability to reinforce the mission in Bosnia.
