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Bosnia’s Leading Ammunition Producer “Igman” Faces Comprehensive Audit Amid Operational Crisis

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia’s Leading Ammunition Producer “Igman” Faces Comprehensive Audit Amid Operational Crisis

The ongoing crisis at Igman d.d. Konjic, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s key ammunition manufacturers, is entering a decisive phase.

21 Sep 2025
Serbia Confirmed as Buyer in Elbit’s $1.63B Arms Deal

Elbit

Serbia Confirmed as Buyer in Elbit’s $1.63B Arms Deal

Recent reporting confirms that Serbia is the undisclosed European customer in Elbit Systems’ $1.63 billion arms contract.

17 Aug 2025
CSG Subsidiary Wins $632 Million U.S. Army Contract to Build Advanced Ammunition Facility in Iowa

CSG

CSG Subsidiary Wins $632 Million U.S. Army Contract to Build Advanced Ammunition Facility in Iowa

MSM North America, a U.S.-based subsidiary of the European Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has been awarded a U.S. Army contract worth up to $632 million to design, construct, and commission the Future Artillery Complex (FAC) — the most advanced large-caliber ammunition loading facility in North America.

15 Aug 2025
WiseBee Raises €2.1M to Bring Autonomous Cyber Defense to Mid-Market Companies

Industry

WiseBee Raises €2.1M to Bring Autonomous Cyber Defense to Mid-Market Companies

The US–Bulgarian startup builds AI-powered security agents for real-time risk detection and remediation, aiming to deliver enterprise-grade protection to mid-sized organizations.

13 Aug 2025
Croatia to Use EU SAFE Loans to Support Ukraine’s Defense Procurement

andrej plenkovic

Croatia to Use EU SAFE Loans to Support Ukraine’s Defense Procurement

ZAGREB / BRUSSELS – Croatia plans to use EU-backed defence loans to strengthen Ukraine’s military capabilities, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone call on Tuesday evening. According to a statement from the Croatian government, the support will be channelled through the Security Action for Europe

06 Aug 2025
Roketsan Unveils Next-Generation Missile Systems at IDEF 2025, Signaling Türkiye’s Expanding Defense Ambitions

Roketsan

Roketsan Unveils Next-Generation Missile Systems at IDEF 2025, Signaling Türkiye’s Expanding Defense Ambitions

Roketsan unveiled six cutting-edge defense systems at IDEF 2025, including Türkiye’s first submarine-launched missile and a hypersonic ballistic weapon, showcasing the nation’s growing defense autonomy.

25 Jul 2025
NATO Leaders Approve Historic Increase in Defence Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

NATO

NATO Leaders Approve Historic Increase in Defence Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

The decision marks a major shift in Allied defence policy, aiming to strengthen deterrence, resilience, and transatlantic industrial cooperation.

25 Jun 2025
SWEBAL Raises €3M to Build Sweden’s First TNT Facility in Over 30 Years

Sweden

SWEBAL Raises €3M to Build Sweden’s First TNT Facility in Over 30 Years

SWEBAL has raised €3M to establish Sweden’s first TNT production site in three decades, targeting 4,000 tonnes annually and strengthening NATO’s ammunition resilience.

16 Jun 2025
CSG Aims to Start In-House Military Nitrocellulose Production at Walsrode within Two Years

CSG

CSG Aims to Start In-House Military Nitrocellulose Production at Walsrode within Two Years

Czech defense conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is preparing to begin military-grade nitrocellulose production within the next two years, as part of its vertical integration strategy in ammunition manufacturing.

04 Jun 2025
Final Frontier mobilizes new fund to invest in Nordic defense tech

Niels Vejrup Carlsen

Final Frontier mobilizes new fund to invest in Nordic defense tech

Final Frontier, Danish venture capital fund investing in Nordic space and defence tech startups has raised its first fund of €4.5 million and mobilised a number of heavyweight profiles from the Danish defence industry.

07 May 2025
Slovenia’s MSIN Moves to Acquire Local Ammunition Producer LOS

Slovenia

Slovenia’s MSIN Moves to Acquire Local Ammunition Producer LOS

Slovenian investment group MSIN has applied to acquire LOS Cerkno, a local ammunition producer known for copper-plated and brass bullets, signaling rising domestic interest in defense manufacturing.

06 May 2025
Bulgaria Emerging as a Strategic Player in Europe’s Defense Build-Up

Prime Minister Bulgaria

Bulgaria Emerging as a Strategic Player in Europe’s Defense Build-Up

European Council President António Costa has said Bulgaria is poised to play a “key role” in strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities as the continent accelerates efforts to boost its security and reduce reliance on external partners.

28 Apr 2025
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