Montenegro, Czech Republic Sign Bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement

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 Orders Carl-Gustaf M4 Systems, Signs €17 Million Industrial Cooperation Deal With Saab

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.

Honeywell and Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne to Establish Abrams Engine Support Center in Poland

Honeywell and Poland’s Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne have signed an agreement to create a maintenance center for AGT1500 engines used in Abrams tanks. The facility will support Poland’s growing Abrams fleet and could serve additional operators in the region.

Bulgarian President Radev Calls for Expanded EU Defense Industry Role During Berlin Visit

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev used a visit to Germany to advocate for a stronger role for Bulgaria within the European defense industrial base. Discussions in Berlin focused on industrial cooperation, investment, and Europe’s broader security and rearmament efforts.

TKMS and Isar Aerospace Partner on Canadian Space Launch Infrastructure

TKMS and Isar Aerospace have announced a cooperation project aimed at developing sovereign launch infrastructure for Canada’s space sector. The initiative is linked to TKMS’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project bid and is intended to support national and NATO-related space access requirements.

Swiss Army Continues FPV Drone Trials in Elm With Support From Croatia’s ORQA

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.

Destinus Seeks €200 Million Funding Round Ahead of Potential Amsterdam IPO

European defense technology company Destinus is reportedly seeking around €200 million in fresh financing at a valuation exceeding €5 billion. The funding effort comes as European investors increase support for defense startups focused on autonomous systems, drones, and military AI.

Poland moves to secure defense steel supply through Huta Częstochowa agreement

Polish steelmaker Huta Częstochowa has signed a cooperation agreement linked to the country’s defense industrial supply chain. The initiative includes plans for greater state involvement in the steel producer as Warsaw seeks to strengthen domestic capacity for strategic steel products.

Italy Signals Possible Withdrawal From EU Defense Fund Dispute

Italy has warned it could withdraw from a European Union defense financing initiative amid disagreements linked to energy sector policies and industrial priorities.

European Militaries Face Growing Challenges in Integrating New Defense Technologies

Defense officials and industry representatives highlighted technology integration as a growing challenge for modern armed forces during regional discussions on military modernization. I

LIG Nears Completion of Romanian Chiron MANPADS Deliveries

South Korea’s LIG Defence & Aerospace is close to completing deliveries of Chiron man portable air defense systems ordered by Romania in 2023. The final shipment is expected by the end of May 2026. Discussions on additional procurement are ongoing.

Turkey to Build Ammunition Plant in Kosovo, Expanding Strategic Footprint in the Balkans

Türkiye’s state-owned MKE will build an ammunition plant in Kosovo with a 20-million-cartridge annual capacity by 2026, deepening Ankara’s defense presence in the Balkans.