Israel
XTEND Secures $9 Million Middle East Drone Program and Expands UAV Patent Portfolio
Israeli autonomous robotics company XTEND has received approximately $9 million in new defense orders from a customer in the Middle East.
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Poland
Ukraine and Poland Launch Joint Production of Missile and Drone Engines
Ukrainian and Polish defense companies have agreed to cooperate on the development and production of small turbojet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems. The partnership aims to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen defense industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Defense Minister Reviews Stryker Assembly Progress at TEREM Facility
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defense has confirmed progress on the final assembly of the first Stryker armored vehicles at the TEREM Ivaylo plant in Veliko Tarnovo. The government also plans to certify the facility as a regional maintenance center for the fleet.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pretis outlines investment and expansion plans during visit by Federation officials
Pretis used a visit by Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina officials to present its investment priorities, export plans, and business outlook. The company also reported a 30% increase in production following recent consolidation efforts.
Patria, KOVO Armor sign MoU after Lithuania signals Patria 6x6 procurement
Patria has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuanian company KOVO Armor after Lithuania’s State Defence Council announced plans to procure 936 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles.
NATO
NATO Innovation Fund joins €500 million STARK round to expand European drone production and R&D
The NATO Innovation Fund has increased its backing for European unmanned systems manufacturer STARK as part of a €500 million financing round.
Slovakia
Telefónica Showcases Secure Communications Tools During Slovak Military Exercise
Telefónica said it deployed secure communications and information-management systems during a defense exercise held at Slovakia’s Lešť training area in early June.
Eurosatory 2026
Czech firm LPP presents Nightray strike drone aimed at GPS-denied operations
Czech defense company LPP has unveiled the MTS Nightray one-way attack drone at Eurosatory 2026, positioning it as a long-range strike system for contested electromagnetic environments.
Serbia
Serbian Defense Minister Expected to Visit Azerbaijan in Late 2026
Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić is expected to travel to Azerbaijan toward the end of 2026, according to Azerbaijani officials. The planned visit points to continued momentum in bilateral defense ties as Belgrade and Baku expand cooperation in military and military-technical areas.
CSG
CSG Names David Jacobs to Lead North American Defense Operations
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has appointed David Jacobs as President of CSG Defense North America and will establish a new office in Washington, D.C. The move supports the company's expanding presence in the United States defense market and broader industrial growth strategy.
Slovakia
Delayed Wages at Slovak Defense Supplier Raise Questions Over Industry Labor Pressures
Employees at Slovak defense manufacturer Way Industries have reported delays in wage payments despite the company's involvement in a major military procurement contract. The case highlights growing labor and financing pressures within parts of Slovakia's rapidly expanding defense sector.
Germany
Bundeswehr Orders Additional Büffel Recovery Vehicles from Rheinmetall
Germany has placed a new order for 23 Büffel armored recovery vehicles as the Bundeswehr continues to expand its heavy land forces support capabilities.