Czech Republic
The number of countries supporting the Czech ammunition procurement initiative for Ukraine has reportedly fallen from 18 to around nine. Czech officials warned that the reduction could affect the long term stability of artillery shell deliveries to Kyiv.
Poland
Canada and Poland have signed a new defense cooperation agreement focused on industrial collaboration, drone procurement, and potential ammunition production projects.
Serbia
The Serbian Armed Forces have launched an expanded training cycle for pilots and ground crews operating the J-22 Orao attack aircraft. The activities are being conducted at Morava Air Base and include day and night operations in various weather conditions.
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The Swiss Armed Forces have continued field testing of FPV drones at the Elm training range as part of a broader effort to integrate tactical unmanned systems into military operations. Drone technology company ORQA participated in the trials by providing FPV equipment and operational support.
FNSS and Czech defense group CSG unveiled the CFL-120 KARPAT medium tank during IDEB 2026 in Slovakia, where AdriaDefense was present. The platform combines the KAPLAN MT chassis with Leonardo’s HITFACT MKII 120 mm turret for the European market.
The IDEB Defence & Security exhibition opens today, 12 May, in Bratislava, bringing together defense manufacturers, military officials, and security sector representatives from across Europe. AdriaDefense.com will report directly from the event throughout the exhibition.
DAIMEX Baltic 2026 will bring together defense and aerospace companies, military representatives, and NATO stakeholders in Lithuania on 12-13 May 2026. The event combines a conference, exhibition, live demonstrations, and business meetings focused on regional defense cooperation.
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa is expanding its international manufacturing network as part of a broader effort to increase annual drone production capacity beyond one million units. The company plans to distribute production across allied markets.
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Dutch transmission system operator TenneT has called for investments protecting offshore wind infrastructure to be counted toward NATO defense spending targets. The proposal reflects growing concern in Europe over the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the North Sea.
CSG Polska and WSK PZL-Kalisz have signed a letter of intent covering the production of engines and powertrain components for heavy-duty off-road vehicles in Poland. The cooperation is expected to expand local industrial capabilities tied to military and dual-use vehicle programs.
Elbit Systems has received a five-year contract valued at approximately $1.4 billion from an undisclosed European customer. The agreement covers a broad package of battlefield systems, including unmanned platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, and precision-guided munitions.
Serbian industrial group Trajal plans to establish a rocket propellant production facility in Rudo, Republika Srpska. The project would expand the company’s defense-related manufacturing footprint beyond Serbia.
South Korea and Croatia have agreed to deepen cooperation in the defense and energy sectors following high level talks in Seoul. The discussions also covered industrial collaboration, science and technology, and public safety initiatives.
Poland has received its first F-35A fighter jets from the United States, marking a key milestone in the country’s military modernization program. The aircraft will strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and expand Poland’s fifth generation combat aviation capabilities.
Only a small portion of Bulgaria’s defense production is allocated to the national armed forces, according to security experts speaking at a defense preparedness conference in Sofia.
CSG and Reunert will establish an electronic fuze production venture in Slovakia, strengthening CSG’s ammunition supply chain. The move could increase pressure on regional manufacturers focused on conventional artillery fuzes.
Serbia and NATO conducted a distinguished visitors day during a multinational tactical exercise at the Borovac training ground near Bujanovac. Around 600 personnel from Serbia, Italy, Romania, and Türkiye participated in the drill, focused on peace support and interoperability tasks.
The Czech Republic has announced plans to procure four SPYDER All in One air defense systems from Israel as part of efforts to strengthen short range air defense capabilities. The acquisition expands Prague’s ongoing cooperation with the Israeli defense industry.
Montenegro and the Czech Republic signed a bilateral defense cooperation agreement during a meeting in Prague between Montenegrin Defense Minister Dragan Krapović and Czech Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna.
Lithuania has signed a new procurement agreement with Sweden’s Saab Dynamics AB for Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless weapon systems and associated training equipment. The deal also includes a €17 million industrial cooperation package aimed at strengthening Lithuania’s defense industry capabilities.