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Czechia to Gift Earth Observation Satellite to Ukraine in Landmark Support Initiative

Czech Republic

Czechia to Gift Earth Observation Satellite to Ukraine in Landmark Support Initiative

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.

22 Oct 2025
Aselsan Leads Global Defense Stock Surge as Military Spending Soars

Turkey

Aselsan Leads Global Defense Stock Surge as Military Spending Soars

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.

21 Oct 2025
Turkish Defense Executive Released After U.S. Drops NATO Procurement Bribery Case

Turkey

Turkish Defense Executive Released After U.S. Drops NATO Procurement Bribery Case

The U.S. Justice Department abruptly dropped a NATO-linked bribery case against Turkish defense executive İsmail Terlemez.

21 Oct 2025
Federation of Bosnia Launches Comprehensive Audit of Defense Industry Companies

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of Bosnia Launches Comprehensive Audit of Defense Industry Companies

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.

21 Oct 2025
U.S. Army Eyes Startup Playbook in Radical Overhaul of Weapons Procurement

United States

U.S. Army Eyes Startup Playbook in Radical Overhaul of Weapons Procurement

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.

20 Oct 2025
Poland Launches “Brave Tiger” Drills Integrating Lessons from Ukraine War

Poland

Poland Launches “Brave Tiger” Drills Integrating Lessons from Ukraine War

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.

19 Oct 2025
Czechoslovak Group Expands Banking Team as €3 Billion IPO Plans Gain Momentum

Czech Republic

Czechoslovak Group Expands Banking Team as €3 Billion IPO Plans Gain Momentum

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.

18 Oct 2025
Germany Funds €3.15 Million for New Field Uniforms for Bosnia’s Armed Forces Amid Budget Deadlock

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Germany Funds €3.15 Million for New Field Uniforms for Bosnia’s Armed Forces Amid Budget Deadlock

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.

17 Oct 2025
EU Launches “Flagship” Defence Projects to Counter Drones and Protect Eastern Border

EU

EU Launches “Flagship” Defence Projects to Counter Drones and Protect Eastern Border

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.

17 Oct 2025
Croatia’s Defense Industry Launches European Offensive

Croatia

Croatia’s Defense Industry Launches European Offensive

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.

17 Oct 2025
Croatia’s Cateks Lands €35 Million Defence Textiles Deal — Elevating European Military Fabrics Capability

Croatia

Croatia’s Cateks Lands €35 Million Defence Textiles Deal — Elevating European Military Fabrics Capability

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.

16 Oct 2025
Bridging Innovation and Impact: Europe’s Defense Leaders Unite at the Tectonic Summit

France

Bridging Innovation and Impact: Europe’s Defense Leaders Unite at the Tectonic Summit

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.

16 Oct 2025
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