Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia’s state-owned defense company BNT TMiH has launched domestic drone production, unveiling single-use and reusable UAVs built entirely with local expertise and components. The move marks Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entry into the growing group of nations developing indigenous drone technology.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Production at Bosnia’s ammunition giant UNIS Ginex has been halted again as workers await confirmation of a promised 20% wage increase and 400 BAM bonus.
Opinion
From Kyiv to Tel Aviv, one truth is reshaping global defense economics: it’s cheaper to attack than to defend. As thousands of drones flood the skies, interception has become the fastest-growing frontier — and the next trillion-dollar race in defense technology.
Poland
The Polish-American startup SalesPatriot is building a next-generation defense procurement platform — combining AI, structured data, and legacy systems — to speed up supply chains and strengthen Western defense resilience.
United States
Pytho AI, founded by ex-Marine Michael Mearn, is developing an AI-driven planning platform to modernize the Department of Defense’s mission planning process—cutting preparation time from days to minutes.
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.
