Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia Expands Explosives Production Capacity as Tvek Opens Dual-Use Facility in Ljubija
Tvek’s KM 8.5 million expansion in Ljubija adds military explosive production to the factory’s existing mining services, officials say.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia Targets Arms-Trade Corruption in Vitezit Case: Raids Across Central Bosnia
Bosnia’s Federal Police launched operation “Barut” over the controversial sale of the Vitezit arms factory, arresting four people and raiding several locations across Central Bosnia. The investigation targets illegal arms dealings linked to Croatian businessman Zvonko Zubak.
Slovenia
Slovenia Hosts First International Defence, Security, and Rescue Fair in Celje
Slovenia launched its first International Defence, Security, and Rescue Fair (SIDEC 2025) in Celje, featuring over 170 companies from 20 countries and marking a major step in the country’s defence industrial ambitions.
Croatia
Croatia and Hungary Strengthen Defense Cooperation Amid Regional Security Challenges
Croatia and Hungary agreed to deepen defense and industrial cooperation, with Budapest continuing to secure Croatian airspace until new Rafales arrive, emphasizing joint efforts to strengthen Central and Southeast Europe’s security.
Kosovo
Turkey to Build Ammunition Plant in Kosovo, Expanding Strategic Footprint in the Balkans
Türkiye’s state-owned MKE will build an ammunition plant in Kosovo with a 20-million-cartridge annual capacity by 2026, deepening Ankara’s defense presence in the Balkans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.