Intelligence
A new EU research briefing identifies weaknesses in drone detection, intelligence attribution and coordinated responses to hybrid threats targeting European infrastructure and defense industries.
Albania
Albanian-Israeli defense venture Advanced Arms Technology selects a former copper processing plant in Rubik as its new headquarters, with plans for weapons and military drone manufacturing.
Romania
Romania accuses a Russia-coordinated sabotage network of setting a fire near ROMARM's CARFIL arms factory, as three suspects face investigation and Bucharest summons Moscow's ambassador.
Germany's Quantum Systems has displayed an armed Reliant drone carrying 82mm mortar rounds and 40mm grenades, expanding the aircraft's potential strike capabilities.
Lockheed Martin's PZL Mielec will produce 13,000 F-35 wiring harnesses annually in Poland, with first deliveries in July 2027 and new Black Hawk production planned.
As Serbia's student-backed movement wins the parliamentary election, questions emerge over arms exports, Israeli defense partnerships, NATO ties and relations with Russia.
Happy Sunday, and welcome to the longest day of the year. It runs 25 hours. Clocks went back an hour overnight across Europe, so consider this your bonus-hour read. Germany arrested a suspected Russian spy accused of mapping Europe's arms production, Vienna sent four Russian diplomats home,
NATO-led special operations exercise BOLD ADRA 26 brought together 20 defense companies and military units from 15 countries to test drone detection, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS capabilities in Bulgaria.
Vienna-based Frequentis will lead a €25.9 million European research project developing cloud-based air traffic control systems, AI-assisted tools, and secure cross-border aviation services.
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Hanwha Aerospace signs four agreements with Lithuanian companies covering potential 40mm counter-drone system production, vehicle integration and NATO interoperability.
Former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner invests in QuoIntelligence, a European cyber intelligence company previously backed by Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International.
Danish radar manufacturer Weibel Scientific secures its largest-ever contract, worth €84 million, to supply XENTA-M5 radars for Poland’s SAN counter-drone programme.
Polish defense startup ARES Shield AI seeks €2.26 million to develop high-power microwave technology for protecting satellites, with a NewConnect listing planned for 2027.
Around 300 workers at Romania's IAR Ghimbav helicopter factory protested over blocked salary increases and limited new manufacturing work, raising concerns about domestic defense industry employment.
UK and Poland sign a new defense plan covering missile and drone development, while BAE Systems and PGZ expand large-calibre ammunition production cooperation.
Romania awards Thales a €61 million contract for four mobile military airfield radar systems, with deliveries beginning in 2028 and local industrial participation.
Lockheed Martin plans a European PAC-3 missile maintenance hub in Poland, expanding NATO sustainment capabilities and creating opportunities for local defense suppliers.
Vienna-based private intelligence firm FOREUS will join Austrian military and academic experts at a November seminar in Krems examining hybrid warfare, terrorism and modern intelligence challenges.
Lockheed Martin's PZL Mielec will produce 13,000 F-35 wiring harnesses annually in Poland, with first deliveries in July 2027 and new Black Hawk production planned.
Romania approves a €25.1 million investment budget for ROMARM's Fabrica de Arme Cugir, with projected revenue of €19.46 million and 715 employees.
EDGE completes its acquisition of Italian engine manufacturer CMD, targeting expanded European production and potential large-volume orders for military drone engines.