Poland
Poland's Armament Agency has attracted 20 potential participants to preliminary consultations for a future laser directed energy weapon program. The initiative is intended to support the development of counter drone and short range air defense capabilities.
Startups
The European Innovation Council has introduced its first dedicated defense funding initiative after new EU rules expanded the agency's mandate to include dual use and defense technologies. The €100 million program is intended to help European defense startups secure late stage financing.
Estonia
Estonia has taken delivery of its first IRIS-T SLM medium range air defense fire unit, marking a significant milestone in the country's air defense modernization program. The delivery strengthens Estonia's layered air defense capability and advances a joint procurement effort with Latvia.
Croatian drone technology company Orqa and Canada's Remote Robotic Systems have signed an exclusive agreement to expand production of Orqa systems and components in Canada.
The European Innovation Council has introduced its first dedicated defense funding initiative after new EU rules expanded the agency's mandate to include dual use and defense technologies. The €100 million program is intended to help European defense startups secure late stage financing.
Israeli autonomous robotics company XTEND has received approximately $9 million in new defense orders from a customer in the Middle East.
Federal and Remington, part of CSG-owned Kinetic Group, have secured all four categories of the FBI’s latest rifle ammunition contract, reinforcing the company’s growing position in the U.S. ammunition market.
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Bulgaria is seeking to deepen its strategic partnership with the United States by expanding cooperation in defense, energy security, and high technology sectors. The initiative also aims to increase U.S. investment and strengthen industrial collaboration.
Saab has signed a contract with Poland for the production and delivery of three A26 submarines under one of Europe's largest recent naval procurement programs. The agreement includes weapons, training, and support, with deliveries continuing through 2038.
The Serbian Ministry of Defense presented newly introduced and upgraded military systems during a Vidovdan equipment display at Batajnica Air Base, followed by a live-fire demonstration at the Pasuljanske Livade training area.
Romania has signed a framework agreement worth more than €2 billion for new short range and very short range air defense systems supplied by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
A Latvian drone manufacturer has been acquired by an Israeli defense technology group, marking another step in the international expansion of Latvia's unmanned systems sector.
Israeli autonomous robotics company XTEND has received approximately $9 million in new defense orders from a customer in the Middle East.
Ukrainian and Polish defense companies have agreed to cooperate on the development and production of small turbojet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems. The partnership aims to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen defense industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defense has confirmed progress on the final assembly of the first Stryker armored vehicles at the TEREM Ivaylo plant in Veliko Tarnovo. The government also plans to certify the facility as a regional maintenance center for the fleet.
Pretis used a visit by Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina officials to present its investment priorities, export plans, and business outlook. The company also reported a 30% increase in production following recent consolidation efforts.
Patria has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuanian company KOVO Armor after Lithuania’s State Defence Council announced plans to procure 936 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles.
The NATO Innovation Fund has increased its backing for European unmanned systems manufacturer STARK as part of a €500 million financing round.
Telefónica said it deployed secure communications and information-management systems during a defense exercise held at Slovakia’s Lešť training area in early June.