Belgium
Belgium Keeps NATO Intern in Custody in Espionage Probe
A Belgian court has kept a former NATO intern in custody over suspected espionage at SHAPE, as investigators examine a possible link to China.
Your Guide to MSPO 2026: What to Know Before Kielce Opens
MSPO 2026 opens September 8 in Kielce with 1,000+ exhibitors from 43 countries. Here is everything you need to know: who is on the floor, what debuts to watch, and why this edition changes procurement logic.
Croatia’s K239 Chunmoo to Extend Strike Reach Beyond 300 Km
Croatia says its incoming K239 Chunmoo systems will provide strike ranges beyond 300 km, adding a new layer to its planned HIMARS rocket artillery force.
Estonia Terminates €71M in Ukraine Arms Deals, Takes Suppliers to Court
Estonia has terminated seven Ukraine arms contracts, with more than €71 million in disputed deals heading to courts and arbitration.
Berlin Cyberattack Exposes German Critical Infrastructure Data
A Rhysida cyberattack on Berlin exposed 5.8 TB of data, including information linked to critical infrastructure and potentially defense-related facilities.
TOP TS Security Looks to Industrial Protection as Europe’s Risk Landscape Changes
As Europe strengthens the security of critical infrastructure and sensitive industrial sites, Vienna-based TOP TS Security is expanding its focus on integrated facility protection.
Austria Expands Langenlebarn Base for 36-Aircraft AW169 Fleet
Austria is expanding Langenlebarn Air Base with new hangars and aprons as the Bundesheer builds toward a 36-helicopter AW169 fleet.
Slovakia to Send Low-Altitude Radars to Romania’s Border
Slovakia will deploy low-altitude radars and personnel to Romania as Bucharest strengthens surveillance along its eastern border after repeated drone incidents.
Canada Gave Defense Contracts to Man Probed Over Iran Links
Canadian agencies awarded more than C$2 million in contracts to companies run by a businessman later targeted in citizenship proceedings over alleged Iran military links.
Bosnia’s BNT Launches Development of New 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
Bosnia’s BNT-TMiH is developing a new 155mm self-propelled howitzer with a range exceeding 40 kilometres, marking a major step toward more advanced integrated artillery systems.
Harald Vodosek to Lead Austrian Armed Forces Through 2032 Modernization
Austria has selected armaments chief Harald Vodosek to lead the Bundesheer as the country advances its Aufbauplan 2032+ military modernization.
XTEND Begins NYSE Trading After $110 Million Combination
Defense robotics company XTEND begins NYSE trading under XTND after completing its JFB combination and raising $110 million in total capital.
CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2026
This week: Poland investigates suspected sabotage at a drone-components plant, Germany traces the Leipzig drone plot into Poland and Serbia, the EU cuts Russia's Brussels mission, and Greece and Croatia sign major air-defense and rocket-artillery deals. Plus two deep-dive analyses.