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Sweden’s SWEBAL Begins Groundwork for New TNT Production Plant
SWEBAL has begun groundwork for its new TNT production plant in Nora, Sweden, targeting over 4,000 metric tons of annual capacity to strengthen Europe’s ammunition supply chain.
Future Forces Forum 2026 to Bring 500+ Defense Exhibitors to Prague
Future Forces Forum 2026 opens in Prague on October 21, bringing 500+ exhibitors, NATO delegations, and new defense technologies.
Ukraine’s BlueBird Tech Unveils Chuyka 4.5.0 Drone Detector
Ukrainian defense manufacturer BlueBird Tech has introduced the Chuyka 4.5.0 drone detector, expanding frequency coverage to 8.8 GHz and adding external video output for monitoring FPV drone threats.
Slovenia’s Valhalla Unveils New Skythunder Anti-Drone System
Slovenian defense manufacturer Valhalla Turrets has revealed a new Skythunder configuration combining a 20 mm Gatling cannon, 70 mm laser-guided rockets and planned 360-degree radar coverage.
Germany and Iran Summon Ambassadors Over Tehran-Linked Assassination Plot
Germany and Iran have summoned each other's ambassadors after a Hamburg court sentenced two men over an Iranian intelligence-linked plot targeting Jewish leaders in Germany.
Serbia’s Yugoimport Secures Site for Lazar 3 Armored Vehicle Assembly
Serbian defense company Yugoimport-SDPR has secured an industrial site in Zaječar for planned Lazar 3 armored vehicle assembly, with more than 100 jobs projected.
Lithuania and Estonia Secure €29.5M for Drone Warhead Production
Lithuania’s RSI Europe and Estonia’s Odin Defence have been selected for €29.5 million in EU funding to expand drone warhead and explosive component manufacturing through the RagnaRasa project.
Elbit Systems Wins $235M European Rocket Artillery Deal
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems secures a $235 million European contract for PULS rocket launchers and EXTRA-MR precision-guided rockets.
Austria and Spain Arrest Three in €2.1 Million Counterfeit Cash Operation
Austrian and Spanish authorities arrested three suspects in a coordinated operation targeting an international fraud network, seizing approximately €2.1 million in counterfeit banknotes.
Bulgaria Plans €43.5M Defense Technology Center With Eight Labs
Bulgaria will establish a €43.5 million defense technology center in Kazanlak, with eight laboratories focused on AI, autonomous systems, advanced materials, cybersecurity and counter-drone technologies.
Poland’s Creotech Plans to Produce 100 Satellites a Year
Polish satellite maker Creotech plans a new factory capable of producing up to 100 identical satellites annually by 2029, while warning of Europe's reliance on US rockets.
German Startup INLEAP Completes Bundeswehr Laser Drone Defense Trials
German startup INLEAP Photonics has demonstrated its AI-assisted Laserdome laser system with the Bundeswehr, successfully intercepting small drones during military trials.
Czech Firms Sign Three Defense Technology Agreements in India
India's A-One Group has signed three agreements with Czech partners covering drone technology, electronic components and potential joint manufacturing during a Czech government-led business mission.