Poland
Poland's WB Group is considering a 2027 stock market listing at a potential €5–7 billion valuation after rapid growth in drone sales and orders.
Poland
Poland's SAN counter-drone program faces questions over its delivery schedule after reports of software integration problems, while PGZ denies delays.
Romania
Romanian drone manufacturer AFT warns that weak domestic military orders and limited industrial support are restricting private UAV production.
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.
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Czechoslovak Group's MSM North America joins a five-year U.S. Army framework covering up to $4.2 billion in ammunition plant modernization projects.
Ukrainian intelligence says Russia is using its 32-satellite Rassvet network for military drone communications, potentially reducing reliance on ground-based links.
FBI and CISA warn of cyberattacks targeting industrial refrigeration systems across Europe as the Pentagon investigates suspected incidents at US military facilities.
Romania seeks deeper U.S. defense industry cooperation in production, maintenance and logistics as Bucharest pushes for a stronger American presence.
Germany appoints Christian Freuding as the next Bundeswehr chief, bringing a Ukraine-focused commander to the top military post in February 2027.
Netherlands-based Sela Projects EU expands its US presence to Florida, building on its European defense exhibition model manufacturing and consultancy business.
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.
