Serbia
After Moscow’s criticism over alleged Serbian arms reaching Ukraine, President Aleksandar Vučić said Serbia faces export pressure from all sides — noting that “even when we give Bosnia gunpowder, they give us primers,” revealing deep regional supply links despite political tension.
United States
The U.S. Army will buy at least one million drones in the next 2–3 years, reframing unmanned systems as expendable battlefield effects. The move aims to rebuild a domestic drone industrial base and to match lessons learned from Ukraine’s drone-intensive conflict.
United States
The U.S. adds $100 million to Poland’s missile program, expanding AIM-9X deliveries for F-35s amid rising Russian airspace violations — a clear signal of NATO’s reinforced eastern deterrence.
EU
The EU Council and European Parliament have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate and coordinate investments in Europe’s defense sector under the “ReArm Europe” plan — with Ukraine officially joining the European Defence Fund.
BOSNIA / AUSTRIA
Bosnia and Austria reaffirmed strong defense ties and agreed to deepen cooperation under the Graz-Krems regional format, focusing on training, education, and arms control initiatives with UNIDIR.
Poland
Poland’s Ministry of Defense is launching a nationwide voluntary defense training program for citizens of all ages — from students to retirees — beginning November 22.
Romania
The Romanian Armed Forces have signed an MoU with U.S.-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) to jointly produce autonomous anti-drone turrets in Romania. The deal centers on ACS’s Bullfrog system — the only fully autonomous turret available to U.S. allies.
Czech Republic
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has launched two new artificial intelligence companies — JATISmro and Tendrio — aimed at improving maintenance efficiency and accelerating tender evaluations. The move strengthens CSG’s position as a technology leader in aerospace and defense innovation.
Serbia
Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Beijing to discuss strengthening military and defense cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed strategic ties and explored new areas for joint training, defense technology, and military education.
Israel
Tel Aviv-based Malanta has raised $10 million to fund its AI-powered cybersecurity platform that detects attacks before they happen.
Defense-Tech Fund
Aurelius Capital, led by Israeli and U.S. defense veterans including former NSA and Mossad officials, has launched a $150 million defense-tech fund focused on dual-use, non-lethal technologies.
Serbia
The Serbian arms manufacturer Zastava Arms is facing financial strain due to a government export ban introduced in mid-2025. The restriction, which also applies to civilian firearms exports to the U.S., has halted sales and jeopardized salaries for the company’s 2,300 employees.
