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Bulgaria
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev used a visit to Germany to advocate for a stronger role for Bulgaria within the European defense industrial base. Discussions in Berlin focused on industrial cooperation, investment, and Europe’s broader security and rearmament efforts.
Germany
TKMS and Isar Aerospace have announced a cooperation project aimed at developing sovereign launch infrastructure for Canada’s space sector. The initiative is linked to TKMS’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project bid and is intended to support national and NATO-related space access requirements.
Croatia
The Swiss Armed Forces have continued field testing of FPV drones at the Elm training range as part of a broader effort to integrate tactical unmanned systems into military operations. Drone technology company ORQA participated in the trials by providing FPV equipment and operational support.
Switzerland
European defense technology company Destinus is reportedly seeking around €200 million in fresh financing at a valuation exceeding €5 billion. The funding effort comes as European investors increase support for defense startups focused on autonomous systems, drones, and military AI.
Poland
Polish steelmaker Huta Częstochowa has signed a cooperation agreement linked to the country’s defense industrial supply chain. The initiative includes plans for greater state involvement in the steel producer as Warsaw seeks to strengthen domestic capacity for strategic steel products.
Italy
Italy has warned it could withdraw from a European Union defense financing initiative amid disagreements linked to energy sector policies and industrial priorities.
Industry
Defense officials and industry representatives highlighted technology integration as a growing challenge for modern armed forces during regional discussions on military modernization. I
Romania
South Korea’s LIG Defence & Aerospace is close to completing deliveries of Chiron man portable air defense systems ordered by Romania in 2023. The final shipment is expected by the end of May 2026. Discussions on additional procurement are ongoing.
Kosovo
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.
Cyprus
UK Royal Marines air defense specialists have been deployed in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean to support British military operations and regional force protection missions.
Estonia
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said prices for some defense products in Europe have increased by up to 60% over the past two years amid accelerated NATO rearmament efforts.
Startups
Exaforce, a Czech-led cyber defense platform, has secured €106.8 million in Series B funding led by international investors. The round increases the company’s total funding to approximately €200 million within two years.