Czech Republic
Czechia will gift Ukraine a modern Earth observation satellite — the first country to do so — underscoring its commitment to Ukraine’s resilience and Europe’s security.
Turkey
Defense and aerospace stocks have soared worldwide amid record military spending. Türkiye’s ASELSAN stands out with a 196.6% surge in share value, becoming the first company on Borsa Istanbul to surpass a ₺1 trillion market cap.
Turkey
The U.S. Justice Department abruptly dropped a NATO-linked bribery case against Turkish defense executive İsmail Terlemez.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has launched a full audit of its state-owned defense companies, ordering external financial reviews for 2021–2024 to uncover irregularities and strengthen oversight.
United States
U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll unveiled sweeping acquisition reforms modeled after Silicon Valley’s startup culture, pledging faster funding, rapid prototyping, and consolidation of Army acquisition offices to speed delivery of new technologies to soldiers.
Poland
Poland’s Brave Tiger military drills bring together soldiers and civilian medics to practise battlefield medicine and evacuation, reflecting lessons learned from Ukraine’s war and NATO’s focus on readiness across Eastern Europe.
Czech Republic
Czechoslovak Group (CSG), one of Europe’s fastest-growing defense manufacturers, has added several major European and U.S. banks to its advisory team as it moves closer to a potential €3 billion initial public offering, according to Bloomberg.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Armed Forces will receive new field uniforms and boots through a €3.15 million donation from the German government, following an agreement signed with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Bosnia’s Ministry of Defense.
EU
The European Commission’s new “flagship” defence projects aim to protect the EU’s eastern borders from hybrid threats and drone incursions while strengthening Europe’s defence industry base.
Croatia
Croatia’s defense industry, comprising around 100 companies and 3,000 employees, generates over €600 million annually. A new agreement with state institutions aims to boost exports, visibility, and integration into Europe’s defense supply chains.
Croatia
Croatia’s Cateks has signed a €35 million multi-year contract with state-owned Agencija Alan to supply military fabrics for a NATO member’s defense ministry, underscoring Europe’s drive to strengthen its own defense-industrial supply chain.
France
With just one month to go until Europe’s most anticipated defense innovation gathering, the Tectonic European Defense Summit unveils a powerful new panel—“Crossing the Valley of Death”—bringing together leaders at the forefront of defense technology and innovation.
