Albania
Albania is increasing defense investment with a focus on military personnel, infrastructure, and modernization. The government plans a significant rise in armed forces salaries alongside long-term capability development aligned with NATO requirements.
Estonia
Estonia is readying a new military assistance package for Ukraine that prioritizes unmanned systems and counter-drone capabilities. The move follows recent high-intensity Russian strikes and reflects expanding bilateral defence cooperation, including plans for joint weapons production.
Belgium
The Czech industrial and technology group CSG has opened a permanent office in Brussels, marking a first for a defense company originating from the Czech and Slovak Republics. The new representation is intended to strengthen the group’s engagement with EU institutions and industry bodies.
Open-source satellite imagery has become a critical tool for defence analysis and OSINT investigations. This guide breaks down six of the best free satellite imagery platforms.
Brussels and capitals in Southeast Europe are increasingly aligning on the strategic value of the region’s natural resources, infrastructure, and industrial base, framing them as key to European autonomy in defence and energy sectors.
Czechoslovak Group and Greece’s state-owned Hellenic Defence Systems have formalized key documentation to establish a joint ammunition production company at the Lavrio facility, marking a significant step in revitalizing domestic ordnance manufacturing
The first Excalibur Army Accelerator will bring defence technology innovators and industry experts together in February to advance prototype solutions toward field deployment. Speakers from across Europe and the United States are confirmed to lead thematic sessions and workshops.
New US measures are tightening access to the American drone market by restricting imports of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems and key components while raising domestic-content expectations for federal procurement.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s defense industry recorded export growth in 2025, with total deliveries exceeding €300 million. The increase comes amid broader trade disruptions that have negatively affected the country’s external trade, including exports to the United States.
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A European joint venture will link Czech-based Czechoslovak Group and Turkey’s ASELSAN to industrialise and market the Korkut close-range air defence system on a Tatra 6×6 vehicle. Production and further development are set to take place in Czech and Slovak facilities under the new partnership.
Riyadh is set to host a major international defense exhibition with strong early participation, while a new $400 million real estate venture highlights foreign investor confidence in the Kingdom’s reforms.
The TRML-4D radar, a cornerstone of the continent's integrated air defence, can track 1,500 targets like drones and cruise missiles from 250 kilometres away, merging advanced hardware with game-changing software.
Poland has begun implementing its first defence project financed through the EU’s SAFE programme, launching the SAN integrated anti-drone system.
Germany’s Defence Minister and Bavaria’s Minister President inaugurated the Bundeswehr Innovation Center (InnoZBw) in Erding on 2 February, aiming to bridge military requirements, industry, and academia to accelerate technological development and field capability.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has indicated that Serbia intends to display large numbers of armed robotic systems at an upcoming military parade. The announcement was made in the context of broader discussions on robotics, artificial intelligence, and potential international cooperation.
Open-source satellite imagery has become a critical tool for defence analysis and OSINT investigations. This guide breaks down six of the best free satellite imagery platforms.
Brussels and capitals in Southeast Europe are increasingly aligning on the strategic value of the region’s natural resources, infrastructure, and industrial base, framing them as key to European autonomy in defence and energy sectors.
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have signed a declaration to create a Baltic Military Mobility Area aimed at removing peacetime barriers to moving forces and equipment across their territories.
The European Stability Mechanism is considering whether its €500 billion crisis lending capacity could be adapted to support defense spending by eurozone states. The proposal would aim to ease fiscal pressure on governments facing rising military expenditure.
EU member states have revised the rules governing how Ukraine can use EU-backed funds to procure military equipment. The updated criteria narrow eligibility and introduce clearer prioritization for certain capability areas.
Czechoslovak Group and Greece’s state-owned Hellenic Defence Systems have formalized key documentation to establish a joint ammunition production company at the Lavrio facility, marking a significant step in revitalizing domestic ordnance manufacturing
