Bulgaria
Bulgaria has signed a landmark agreement with Germany’s Rheinmetall to build a gunpowder and ammunition factory producing 155mm shells and modular charge systems. The €500 million joint venture with VMZ–Sopot will create nearly 1,000 high-skilled jobs.
Italy
Facing a historic decline in car production, Italian automotive suppliers are increasingly entering the defence sector. With defence spending set to more than double by 2027, Italy is exploring industrial reconversion as a national strategy for growth and security.
Croatia
Croatia and Ukraine have signed a Letter of Intent to jointly develop and produce weapons, marking a new stage in bilateral defense cooperation. Minister Ivan Anušić said Croatia “understands Ukraine’s struggle” and supports its fight as one for all of Europe.
Slovakia
Slovak company DefTech has confirmed its Wolf 25 AD air-defense system was successfully tested and deployed in Ukraine, offering dual counter-drone and ground-attack capabilities through its 25 mm Oerlikon cannon and AESA radar tracking suite.
Turkey
Turkey has signed a $10.7 billion agreement with the U.K. to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a major step in defense cooperation and revitalizing Turkey’s air force ahead of the Kaan fighter rollout.
North Macedonia
British firm Burstock will invest $150 million in North Macedonia to build a defense industry factory employing up to 1,000 people. The project marks one of the country’s largest foreign defense investments, strengthening its industrial base.
Germany
Germany is purchasing Israeli-made Spike missiles worth $2.3B through NATO’s procurement agency, marking another major win for Rafael and strengthening Israel’s role in Europe’s defense landscape.
Slovenia
Ozmec Technologies and SSRD have launched TRITRI, a joint AI-driven drone development department unveiled at SIDEC 2025 in Celje, introducing Lampy and Speedo1 — two advanced UAS platforms built for search, rescue, and interception missions.
Turkey
Türkiye has conducted a new ballistic missile test, marking another milestone in its domestic defense program. The launch, confirmed by defense officials, demonstrates extended range and improved precision, underscoring Türkiye’s growing self-sufficiency in advanced missile technologies.
Slovenia
The newly established Slovenian defense company DOVOS has launched a national call for companies to express non-binding interest in defense, security, and resilience projects. The initiative aims to strengthen Slovenia’s defense industrial base.
Norway
Europe’s top innovation clusters for ocean technology are joining forces under the EUROCEAN network, connecting testbeds across Norway, the Netherlands, Greece, and Croatia to strengthen Europe’s position in maritime autonomy, resilience, and technological sovereignty.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia’s Federal Police have launched a manhunt for Matias Zubak, owner of the WDG company and buyer of the Vitezit arms factory, over alleged illegalities in its acquisition. Ukrainian prosecutors have also issued a warrant for Zubak in connection with a $37.6 million deal.
