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## Posts
- [Bosnia’s Pobjeda-Rudet Expands Strategic Materials Production](https://www.adriadefense.com/bosnias-pobjeda-rudet-expands-strategic-materials-production.md) - Pobjeda-Rudet plans new production capacity in Goražde for a strategic material needed by Bosnia’s defense industry, backed by Ginex, Pretis and Binas.
- [Europe's Top 5 Private Intelligence Firms, Ranked 2026](https://www.adriadefense.com/europes-top-5-private-intelligence-firms-ranked-2026.md) - Adria Defense ranks Europe's top five specialist private intelligence firms by HUMINT capability, scale, track record, and technology in 2026, from Tel Aviv's Black Cube to London's Blue Square Global.
- [Belgium Keeps NATO Intern in Custody in Espionage Probe](https://www.adriadefense.com/belgium-keeps-nato-intern-in-custody-in-espionage-probe.md) - A Belgian court has kept a former NATO intern in custody over suspected espionage at SHAPE, as investigators examine a possible link to China.
- [Germany Tests Naval LORA Ballistic Missile in Atlantic](https://www.adriadefense.com/germany-tests-naval-lora-ballistic-missile-in-atlantic.md) - Germany has tested the Israeli Naval LORA ballistic missile from an operational warship, expanding its options for long-range precision strike at sea.
- [Poland’s Niewiadów Targets 180,000 155mm Rounds a Year](https://www.adriadefense.com/polands-niewiadow-targets-180-000-155mm-rounds-a-year.md) - Poland’s Niewiadów is preparing three production lines with capacity for 180,000 155mm rounds annually as Warsaw expands domestic ammunition output.
- [Germany’s Arminius Boxer Program Could Reach €77 Billion](https://www.adriadefense.com/germanys-arminius-boxer-program-could-reach-eur77-billion.md) - Germany is moving toward a major Boxer order under Arminius, with an initial package near €25 billion and potential program value approaching €77 billion.
- [Your Guide to MSPO 2026: What to Know Before Kielce Opens](https://www.adriadefense.com/your-guide-to-mspo-2026-what-to-know-before-kielce-opens.md) - MSPO 2026 opens September 8 in Kielce with 1,000+ exhibitors from 43 countries. Here is everything you need to know: who is on the floor, what debuts to watch, and why this edition changes procurement logic.
- [Croatia’s K239 Chunmoo to Extend Strike Reach Beyond 300 Km](https://www.adriadefense.com/croatias-k239-chunmoo-to-extend-strike-reach-beyond-300-km.md) - Croatia says its incoming K239 Chunmoo systems will provide strike ranges beyond 300 km, adding a new layer to its planned HIMARS rocket artillery force.
- [Estonia Terminates €71M in Ukraine Arms Deals, Takes Suppliers to Court](https://www.adriadefense.com/estonia-terminates-eur71m-in-ukraine-arms-deals-takes-suppliers-to-court.md) - Estonia has terminated seven Ukraine arms contracts, with more than €71 million in disputed deals heading to courts and arbitration.
- [Berlin Cyberattack Exposes German Critical Infrastructure Data](https://www.adriadefense.com/berlin-cyberattack-exposes-german-critical-infrastructure-data.md) - A Rhysida cyberattack on Berlin exposed 5.8 TB of data, including information linked to critical infrastructure and potentially defense-related facilities.
- [TOP TS Security Looks to Industrial Protection as Europe’s Risk Landscape Changes](https://www.adriadefense.com/top-ts-security-looks-to-industrial-protection-as-europes-risk-landscape-changes.md) - As Europe strengthens the security of critical infrastructure and sensitive industrial sites, Vienna-based TOP TS Security is expanding its focus on integrated facility protection.
- [Austria Expands Langenlebarn Base for 36-Aircraft AW169 Fleet](https://www.adriadefense.com/austria-expands-langenlebarn-base-for-36-aircraft-aw169-fleet.md) - Austria is expanding Langenlebarn Air Base with new hangars and aprons as the Bundesheer builds toward a 36-helicopter AW169 fleet.
- [Slovakia to Send Low-Altitude Radars to Romania’s Border](https://www.adriadefense.com/slovakia-to-send-low-altitude-radars-to-romanias-border.md) - Slovakia will deploy low-altitude radars and personnel to Romania as Bucharest strengthens surveillance along its eastern border after repeated drone incidents.
- [Canada Gave Defense Contracts to Man Probed Over Iran Links](https://www.adriadefense.com/canada-gave-defense-contracts-to-man-probed-over-iran-links.md) - Canadian agencies awarded more than C$2 million in contracts to companies run by a businessman later targeted in citizenship proceedings over alleged Iran military links.
- [Bosnia’s BNT Launches Development of New 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer](https://www.adriadefense.com/bosnias-bnt-launches-development-of-new-155mm-self-propelled-howitzer.md) - Bosnia’s BNT-TMiH is developing a new 155mm self-propelled howitzer with a range exceeding 40 kilometres, marking a major step toward more advanced integrated artillery systems.
- [Harald Vodosek to Lead Austrian Armed Forces Through 2032 Modernization](https://www.adriadefense.com/harald-vodosek-to-lead-austrian-armed-forces-through-2032-modernization.md) - Austria has selected armaments chief Harald Vodosek to lead the Bundesheer as the country advances its Aufbauplan 2032+ military modernization.
- [XTEND Begins NYSE Trading After $110 Million Combination](https://www.adriadefense.com/xtend-begins-nyse-trading-after-110-million-combination.md) - Defense robotics company XTEND begins NYSE trading under XTND after completing its JFB combination and raising $110 million in total capital.
- [CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2026](https://www.adriadefense.com/cee-see-defense-weekly-briefing-aug-29-sep-4-2026.md) - This week: Poland investigates suspected sabotage at a drone-components plant, Germany traces the Leipzig drone plot into Poland and Serbia, the EU cuts Russia's Brussels mission, and Greece and Croatia sign major air-defense and rocket-artillery deals. Plus two deep-dive analyses.
- [STARK Acquires Raydiant RF to Expand Electronic Warfare Tech](https://www.adriadefense.com/stark-acquires-raydiant-rf-to-expand-electronic-warfare-tech.md) - Berlin defense startup STARK has acquired Raydiant RF, adding communications and electronic warfare expertise to its autonomous systems portfolio.
- [Leipzig Drone Probe Tracks Sabotage Links Across Europe](https://www.adriadefense.com/leipzig-drone-probe-tracks-sabotage-links-across-europe.md) - German investigators are examining Poland and Serbia links in the Leipzig drone plot as the case raises questions over cross-border sabotage networks.
- [Croatia to Buy 18 K239 Chunmoo Rocket Launchers for €435M](https://www.adriadefense.com/croatia-to-buy-18-k239-chunmoo-rocket-launchers-for-eur435m.md) - Croatia plans to add 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers alongside eight HIMARS, creating a dual-source long-range rocket force with deeper strike options.
- [Romania, Moldova Deepen Drone Cooperation With Ukraine](https://www.adriadefense.com/romania-moldova-deepen-drone-cooperation-with-ukraine.md) - Romania and Moldova are turning to Ukraine for drone and counter-drone cooperation as Russian UAV incursions increase security pressure on the Black Sea region.
- [Poland Says NATO Backs Expanded Nuclear Deterrence Role](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-says-nato-backs-expanded-nuclear-deterrence-role.md) - Poland says NATO allies are ready to include it in a nuclear weapons delivery program, expanding Warsaw's role in the alliance's nuclear deterrence.
- [Austria’s NISG 2026 Reshapes Cyber and Physical Security](https://www.adriadefense.com/austrias-nisg-2026-reshapes-cyber-and-physical-security.md) - Austria’s NISG 2026 takes effect October 1, expanding cyber obligations to thousands of organizations as physical and digital security increasingly converge.
- [EU Cuts Russian Mission in Brussels Amid Espionage Concerns](https://www.adriadefense.com/eu-cuts-russian-mission-in-brussels-amid-espionage-concerns.md) - Russia has withdrawn around 20 diplomatic staff from Brussels after the EU capped its mission at 40 amid concerns over Russian intelligence activity in Europe.
- [Germany Identifies Suspects in Russian Intelligence Operation](https://www.adriadefense.com/germany-identifies-suspects-in-russian-intelligence-operation.md) - German investigators have identified suspects in the Leipzig drone plot as Berlin links the operation to Russian state structures and disposable agents.
- [Poland Receives First 28 K2 Tanks Under Second Contract](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-receives-first-28-k2-tanks-under-second-contract-2.md) - Poland has received 28 K2 Black Panther tanks under its second contract with Hyundai Rotem, starting a new phase that will lead to K2PL production in Poland.
- [Czech Defense Firms Invited to Join US Market Mission](https://www.adriadefense.com/czech-defense-firms-invited-to-join-us-market-mission.md) - Czech defense companies can join a government-backed Washington mission on October 12-14, 2026, including the US-Czech Defense Forum alongside AUSA 2026.
- [AeroVironment Wins $464.8M US Army Laser Weapons Contract](https://www.adriadefense.com/aerovironment-wins-464-8m-us-army-laser-weapons-contract.md) - AeroVironment will supply LOCUST X3 laser weapons to the US Army under a $464.8 million deal, expanding a defense portfolio already present in Central and Eastern Europe.
- [Lithuania Fast-Tracks Drone Interceptors and New Radars](https://www.adriadefense.com/lithuania-fast-tracks-drone-interceptors-and-new-radars.md) - Lithuania will fast-track interceptor drones and short-range and passive radars as Vilnius builds a lower-cost defense layer against small aerial threats.
- [Fiducial Software Used to Intercept Russian Shahed in Ukraine](https://www.adriadefense.com/fiducial-software-used-to-intercept-russian-shahed-in-ukraine.md) - Dutch defense startup Fiducial says its autonomous drone software was used by a Ukrainian pilot to intercept a Russian Shahed in combat.
- [Romania’s OVES to Integrate Nemesis AI Into STARK VANTA USV](https://www.adriadefense.com/romanias-oves-to-integrate-nemesis-ai-into-stark-vanta-usv.md) - Romania’s OVES Enterprise will integrate Nemesis AI into STARK’s VANTA unmanned surface vessel as the companies target Romanian defense programs.
- [Poland Suspects Sabotage After Fire at WB Electronics Plant](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-suspects-sabotage-after-fire-at-wb-electronics-plant.md) - Poland suspects sabotage after a fire damaged a WB Electronics facility producing components for military drones used by Poland and Ukraine.
- [INLEAP Photonics Raises €20M for Laser Counter-Drone Systems](https://www.adriadefense.com/inleap-photonics-raises-eur20m-for-laser-counter-drone-systems.md) - Germany's INLEAP Photonics has raised €20 million to scale production of its FASTLIGHT laser counter-drone systems and expand across Europe.
- [VANEA Launches ATOMZA Counter-Drone System for Civilian Site](https://www.adriadefense.com/vanea-launches-atomza-counter-drone-system-for-civilian-site.md) - German startup VANEA Defence has unveiled ATOMZA, a non-kinetic counter-drone system designed for airports and critical infrastructure.
- [Poland Builds CEE Defense Hub as Military Spending Surges](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-builds-cee-defense-hub-as-military-spending-surges.md) - Poland is directing more defense spending toward domestic and Central European suppliers as Warsaw expands production of ammunition, missiles and military systems.
- [Ukraine Maps 70 Firms Behind Russia’s 3M22 Zircon Missile](https://www.adriadefense.com/ukraine-maps-70-firms-behind-russias-3m22-zircon-missile.md) - Ukraine identified 70 firms and 84 people linked to Russia’s 3M22 Zircon missile, exposing its production chain, components and foreign equipment.
- [China Backs €100.5M Serbian Battery Plant for Drones](https://www.adriadefense.com/china-backs-eur100-5m-serbian-battery-plant-for-drones.md) - China’s Jiangsu Reliance Energy Tech will invest €100.5 million in a Serbian battery plant supplying drones, robots and unmanned vehicles.
- [Romania Reports 43 Drone Incursions as Black Sea Threat Grows](https://www.adriadefense.com/romania-reports-43-drone-incursions-as-black-sea-threat-grows.md) - Romania has recorded 43 unauthorized drone incursions since the Ukraine war began, including 25 in 2026, as pressure grows along NATO’s Black Sea flank.
- [Latvia Dual-Use Export Forum Targets NATO Supply Chains](https://www.adriadefense.com/latvia-dual-use-export-forum-targets-nato-supply-chains.md) - Latvia will bring companies from 19 countries to Rēzekne on September 6-7 for defense technology demonstrations, B2B meetings and dual-use export talks.
- [First Balkan Shield Defense Expo Opens in Sarajevo](https://www.adriadefense.com/first-balkan-shield-defense-expo-opens-in-sarajevo.md) - The first Balkan Shield defense expo opens September 1 in Sarajevo, bringing Bosnian manufacturers together with companies and defense organizations from abroad.
- [Montenegro Military Develops In-House AI System for Command Staff](https://www.adriadefense.com/montenegro-military-develops-in-house-ai-system-for-command-staff.md) - Montenegro's military has developed Digital Adjutant, an in-house AI system designed to support commanders with analysis, legal frameworks and military documents.
- [Top 7 Israeli Defense-Tech Companies Expanding Into Europe](https://www.adriadefense.com/7-israeli-defense-tech-companies-expanding-into-europe.md) - Beyond Elbit, IAI, and Rafael: seven independent, mid-size Israeli defense-tech companies building real traction in Europe, from counter-drone AI to maritime intelligence.
- [Which Soviet Weapons Are Still in NATO Service in 2026?](https://www.adriadefense.com/which-soviet-weapons-are-still-in-nato-service-in-2026.md) - Soviet-designed aircraft, air defenses, tanks and IFVs remain in several NATO forces in 2026, even as Western replacements enter service.
- [Polish Special Forces Test Drone Strike Tactics in Germany](https://www.adriadefense.com/polish-special-forces-test-drone-strike-tactics-in-germany.md) - Polish special forces are training with US Green Berets in Germany to infiltrate contested territory and conduct drone strikes against simulated targets.
- [Finland Extends Israel Defense Cooperation Through 2034](https://www.adriadefense.com/finland-extends-israel-defense-cooperation-through-2034.md) - Finland and Israel have extended defense cooperation through 2034 as Helsinki builds air defense capabilities around Israeli systems and technology.
- [Poland’s WB Group Details Gladius 2 With 300 km Range](https://www.adriadefense.com/polands-wb-group-details-gladius-2-with-300-km-range.md) - WB Group has disclosed new Gladius 2 details ahead of MSPO 2026, including a roughly 300 km range, jet propulsion and reduced signatures.
- [Romania, US Signal Stronger Black Sea Military Presence](https://www.adriadefense.com/romania-us-signal-stronger-black-sea-military-presence.md) - Romania and US lawmakers discussed Black Sea security and military cooperation as Bucharest said there is no signal of a US troop withdrawal.
- [EUFOR Tests Rapid Reinforcement in Bosnia During Quick Response 2026](https://www.adriadefense.com/eufor-tests-rapid-reinforcement-in-bosnia-during-quick-response-2026.md) - EUFOR is testing rapid reinforcement across Bosnia and Herzegovina in Quick Response 2026, integrating reserve forces, airlift and multinational units.
- [Bulgarian Navy Recovers Drones Along Black Sea Coast](https://www.adriadefense.com/bulgarian-navy-recovers-drones-along-black-sea-coast.md) - Bulgarian Navy teams recovered drones and UAV debris at multiple Black Sea locations as unexplained objects continue to reach Bulgaria's coast.
- [Greece to Sign €3 Billion Achilles Shield Deal With Israel](https://www.adriadefense.com/greece-to-sign-eur3-billion-achilles-shield-deal-with-israel.md) - Greece and Israel are set to sign agreements for the €3 billion Achilles Shield air and missile defense network in Tel Aviv on August 31.
- [Germany Leads Baltic Sea NATO Drone Defense Task Force](https://www.adriadefense.com/germany-leads-baltic-sea-nato-drone-defense-task-force.md) - Germany and seven Baltic Sea NATO allies plan a joint drone defense task force to accelerate threat detection and information sharing.
- [Rheinmetall Plans €270M Kassel Tank, Drone and Logistics Hub](https://www.adriadefense.com/rheinmetall-plans-eur270m-kassel-tank-drone-and-logistics-hub.md) - Rheinmetall plans to invest about €270 million in Kassel, expanding armored vehicle production and adding logistics and drone testing facilities.
- [CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: August 21–28, 2026](https://www.adriadefense.com/cee-see-defense-weekly-briefing-august-21-28-2026.md) - This week: Romania scrambles F-16s over a drone alert, Poland signs a $2.2B Piorun deal and receives its first new K2 tanks, Ukraine opens wartime arms exports, and Bulgaria triples its minehunter fleet. Plus three deep-dive analyses.
- [Austria's €2.5B Air Defense Race: Who Can Challenge IRIS-T?](https://www.adriadefense.com/austrias-eur2-5b-air-defense-race-who-can-challenge-iris-t.md) - Austria plans a €2.5 billion medium-range air defense purchase. IRIS-T has an early advantage, but at least six suppliers may fit the requirement.
- [Lithuania Invests €33.6M in Second Small-Caliber Ammo Line](https://www.adriadefense.com/lithuania-invests-eur33-6m-in-second-small-caliber-ammo-line.md) - Lithuania’s Giraitė Armament Plant is investing €33.6 million in a second small-caliber ammunition line, with production planned for Q3 2027.
- [Polish Defence.Hub Raises PLN 8M for MACS Counter-Drone System](https://www.adriadefense.com/polish-defence-hub-raises-pln-8m-for-macs-counter-drone-system.md) - Polish defense technology company Defence.Hub completed a PLN 8.01 million share issue to accelerate development of its MACS counter-drone system.
- [Bulgaria Ratifies Deal for Seven Black Sea Minehunters](https://www.adriadefense.com/bulgaria-ratifies-deal-for-seven-black-sea-minehunters.md) - Bulgaria ratified agreements to acquire seven minehunters from Belgium and the Netherlands, expanding its Black Sea mine warfare fleet from three to ten ships.
- [50 Defense Companies to Watch at MSPO 2026](https://www.adriadefense.com/50-defense-companies-to-watch-at-mspo-2026.md) - The buyer's guide to 50 defense companies worth watching at MSPO 2026, organized by category from drones and electronic warfare to robotics and space.
- [Wolfram Europa Plans €200M Explosives Plant in Latvia](https://www.adriadefense.com/wolfram-europa-plans-eur200m-explosives-plant-in-latvia.md) - Wolfram Europa plans a €200 million explosives and warhead complex near Jēkabpils, with RDX, HMX, mines and warhead production from 2027.
- [Valhalla Turrets Hiring: Six Engineering Roles in Slovenia](https://www.adriadefense.com/valhalla-turrets-hiring-six-engineering-roles-in-slovenia.md) - Slovenian remote weapon station maker Valhalla Turrets is hiring across software, electrical, and DevOps engineering, plus a Technical Director, at its Komenda facility.
- [Sovereign Defense Production: What It Really Means in Europe](https://www.adriadefense.com/sovereign-defense-production-what-it-really-means-in-europe.md) - Europe wants sovereign defense production, but factories alone do not create autonomy. The real tests are design control, supply chains, sustainment and technology.
- [Austria Seeks 40 Million 5.56mm Rounds for Armed Forces](https://www.adriadefense.com/austria-seeks-40-million-5-56mm-rounds-for-armed-forces.md) - Austria is seeking 40 million 5.56mm rounds for its StG 77 rifles, alongside a separate tender for 300,000 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rounds.
- [Russian Drone Spillover Tests NATO Eastern Flank Defenses](https://www.adriadefense.com/russian-drone-spillover-tests-nato-eastern-flank-defenses.md) - Romania and the Baltic states face rising drone incursions as the Ukraine war increasingly tests NATO air defenses from the Black Sea to the Baltic.
- [Pentagon Prepares Four Options for US Troops in Europe](https://www.adriadefense.com/pentagon-prepares-four-options-for-us-troops-in-europe.md) - The Pentagon will prepare at least four options for the future of US troops in Europe by November 6 as NATO allies assess the risk of further reductions.
- [CSG Wins $50 Million in Military Bridge Vehicle Contracts](https://www.adriadefense.com/csg-wins-50-million-in-military-bridge-vehicle-contracts.md) - Czechoslovak Group secured contracts worth over $50 million for dozens of AM-70 and AM-50 bridge-laying vehicles for five international customers.
- [Bulgaria Finds Multiple Military Drones Along Black Sea Coast](https://www.adriadefense.com/bulgaria-finds-multiple-military-drones-along-black-sea-coast.md) - Bulgarian Navy teams recovered or destroyed multiple drones along the Black Sea coast as Sofia linked the incidents to fighting near Odesa and Izmail.
- [The Next Air Defense Operator May Be a Private Company](https://www.adriadefense.com/the-next-air-defense-operator-may-be-a-private-company.md) - Erik Prince’s Vectus is testing whether critical infrastructure can buy air defense as a managed service. Europe could become a key test for the model.
- [Ukraine Opens Wartime Arms Exports to Foreign Defense Buyers](https://www.adriadefense.com/ukraine-opens-wartime-arms-exports-to-foreign-defense-buyers.md) - Ukraine is opening controlled wartime arms exports, giving approved foreign partners access to weapons and technologies from its expanding defense industry.
- [Austria Returns Modernized Leopard 2 and Ulan Vehicles](https://www.adriadefense.com/austria-returns-modernized-leopard-2-and-ulan-vehicles.md) - Austria has begun returning modernized Leopard 2A4 tanks and Ulan IFVs under a €561 million program covering 170 armored vehicles.
- [Poland Leads €1.9 Billion Piorun Air Defense Procurement](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-leads-eur1-9-billion-piorun-air-defense-procurement.md) - Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway plan to procure thousands of Piorun missiles under a SAFE-backed framework exceeding PLN 8 billion.
- [BlackTalon Counter-UAS System Tested at NATO BATT26 in Latvia](https://www.adriadefense.com/blacktalon-counter-uas-system-tested-at-nato-batt26-in-latvia.md) - SPX Communication Technologies deployed BlackTalon at NATO’s BATT26 exercise in Latvia, where Allied operators tested multi-sensor counter-UAS integration.
- [Poland Rules Out F-15EX Despite Inclusion in US Contract](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-rules-out-f-15ex-despite-inclusion-in-us-contract.md) - Poland says it does not plan to buy F-15EX fighters despite appearing among potential FMS customers in a new $131.23 billion US F-15 framework.
- [Rheinmetall Wins €250M Contract for Lithuania Military Camp](https://www.adriadefense.com/rheinmetall-wins-eur250m-contract-for-lithuania-military-camp.md) - Rheinmetall will build a €250 million modular military camp in Lithuania for up to 2,000 soldiers and operate it for €40 million annually.
- [Poland Receives First 28 K2 Tanks Under Second Contract](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-receives-first-28-k2-tanks-under-second-contract.md) - Poland received 28 additional K2 Black Panther tanks on August 25, raising its K2GF fleet to 208 as the $6.5 billion second contract begins deliveries.
- [Europe Hardens Critical Infrastructure Against Drone Threats](https://www.adriadefense.com/europe-hardens-critical-infrastructure-against-drone-threats.md) - Europe is strengthening critical infrastructure security as explosive drones expose vulnerabilities at energy sites, airports and strategic facilities.
- [CSG Poaches Top Executives From Rheinmetall, Raytheon, BAE](https://www.adriadefense.com/csg-poaches-top-executives-from-rheinmetall-raytheon-bae.md) - CSG, the Prague-based defense group that listed in Amsterdam in January 2026, has hired senior executives from Rheinmetall, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, BAE Systems and Kongsberg as it builds out its North American and global leadership team.
- [EUDEX Debuts in Essen Alongside NATO Air Power Summit](https://www.adriadefense.com/eudex-debuts-in-essen-alongside-nato-air-power-summit.md) - Germany's new Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) opens September 22 in Essen, pairing its inaugural 270-exhibitor trade fair with NATO's Joint Air Power Competence Centre conference and a new diplomatic forum for embassies and consulates.
- [UK Clears MBDA Technology for SCALP Production in Ukraine](https://www.adriadefense.com/uk-clears-mbda-technology-for-scalp-production-in-ukraine.md) - Britain will allow MBDA to release classified data on UK components of the SCALP missile, enabling France and Ukraine to establish local assembly lines.
- [Italy Eyes 5,031 APKWS II Kits for Eurofighter Drone Defense](https://www.adriadefense.com/italy-eyes-5-031-apkws-ii-kits-for-eurofighter-drone-defense.md) - Italy is evaluating 5,031 APKWS II guidance kits worth up to $364 million as a lower-cost counter-drone weapon, potentially for its Eurofighter fleet.
- [Romania Scrambles F-16s After Drone Alert Near Moldova Border](https://www.adriadefense.com/romania-scrambles-f-16s-after-drone-alert-near-moldova-border.md) - Romania scrambled F-16 fighters and an IAR-330 SOCAT after radar detected possible drone activity near the Moldova border on August 24.
- [Poland Signs $2.2 Billion Piorun Missile Deal for NATO Allies](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-signs-2-2-billion-piorun-missile-deal-for-nato-allies.md) - Poland signed an $2.2 billion Piorun missile framework deal covering several thousand systems for Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway.
- [Orqa FPV Drones Selected by U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Division](https://www.adriadefense.com/orqa-fpv-drones-selected-by-u-s-army-2nd-infantry-division.md) - Croatia's Orqa says the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division selected its FPV drones after evaluating multiple suppliers, expanding Orqa's U.S. defense presence.
- [EU’s €6.1 Billion Ukraine Plan Tests Europe’s Defense Industry](https://www.adriadefense.com/eus-eur6-1-billion-ukraine-plan-tests-europes-defense-industry.md) - The EU approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defense needs, putting Europe’s missile, air defense, radar and counter-UAS capacity under a new test.
- [NATO Air Defense Systems: Patriot, SAMP/T, IRIS-T, NASAMS](https://www.adriadefense.com/nato-air-defense-systems-patriot-samp-t-iris-t-nasams.md) - Patriot, SAMP/T NG, IRIS-T SLM and NASAMS protect different layers of NATO airspace. Here is how their missiles, roles and capabilities compare.
- [Greece Moves Patriot Battery to Crete to Protect Souda Bay](https://www.adriadefense.com/greece-moves-patriot-battery-to-crete-to-protect-souda-bay.md) - Greece is moving a Patriot air defense battery from Karpathos to Crete to strengthen protection around the strategic Souda Bay military complex.
- [Estonia Weighs Patriot, SAMP/T and David’s Sling for Air Defense](https://www.adriadefense.com/estonia-weighs-patriot-samp-t-and-davids-sling-for-air-defense.md) - Estonia plans a September decision on long-range air defense, with Patriot, SAMP/T and David’s Sling competing for a procurement that could exceed €1 billion.
- [Romania Neutralizes Explosive Gerbera Drone in Black Sea](https://www.adriadefense.com/romania-neutralizes-explosive-gerbera-drone-in-black-sea.md) - Romanian Navy EOD divers neutralized an explosive-carrying Gerbera drone fragment near Gura Portiței, the second Gerbera found off Romania on August 23.
- [Germany Expands Defense Industry Cooperation With Ukraine](https://www.adriadefense.com/germany-expands-defense-industry-cooperation-with-ukraine.md) - Germany and Ukraine plan to expand joint defense production, including drone projects, as Berlin seeks closer industrial cooperation with Kyiv.
- [US KC-135 Tankers Leave Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base](https://www.adriadefense.com/us-kc-135-tankers-leave-bulgarias-bezmer-air-base.md) - Two US KC-135 tankers have left Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base after a deployment linked to support for US operations in the Middle East.
- [NATO Drone Intercepts Expose Eastern Flank Air Defense Gap](https://www.adriadefense.com/nato-drone-intercepts-expose-eastern-flank-air-defense-gap.md) - Drone shootdowns over Romania and Latvia are testing NATO air defense as the alliance seeks cheaper interceptors and faster sensor-to-shooter links.
- [Denmark Deploys 800-Strong NATO Battlegroup to Latvia](https://www.adriadefense.com/denmark-deploys-800-strong-nato-battlegroup-to-latvia.md) - More than 800 Danish troops and hundreds of vehicles have joined NATO forces in Latvia, reinforcing the alliance’s Baltic eastern flank.
- [Poland Expands East Shield With 29 Border Military Warehouses](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-expands-east-shield-with-29-border-military-warehouses.md) - Poland is expanding East Shield with 29 military warehouses and preparations for rapid minefield deployment along NATO’s eastern flank.
- [CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: August 16–21, 2026](https://www.adriadefense.com/cee-see-defense-weekly-briefing-august-16-21-2026.md) - This week: a Nord Stream sabotage suspect arrested in Croatia, arson at a Ukraine-linked drone maker in Estonia, Hungary reviews a $4.2B 4iG defense deal, and a CEE-wide cyberattack wave. Plus two must-read analyses.
- [Advanced Protection Systems Opens 13 Roles in Gdynia](https://www.adriadefense.com/advanced-protection-systems-opens-13-roles-in-gdynia.md) - Polish counter-drone maker Advanced Protection Systems is hiring across engineering and software roles in Gdynia, expanding its SKYctrl and FIELDctrl radar teams as C-UAS demand grows on NATO's eastern flank.
- [Latvia Detains Three Over Milrem Robotics Arson in Estonia](https://www.adriadefense.com/latvia-detains-three-over-milrem-robotics-arson-in-estonia.md) - Three suspects were detained in Latvia over a deliberate fire at Milrem Robotics in Tallinn as Estonia investigates possible sabotage and Russian involvement.
- [Ukraine Arms Probe Traces Funds to Croatian Zubak Family](https://www.adriadefense.com/ukraine-arms-probe-traces-funds-to-croatian-zubak-family.md) - Ukraine's $36.6 million ammunition probe reaches Matias Zubak, son of Croatian arms dealer Zvonko Zubak, and Bosnia's Vitezit explosives plant.
- [Leonardo Opens Ukraine Subsidiary for Defense R&D Expansion](https://www.adriadefense.com/leonardo-opens-ukraine-subsidiary-for-defense-r-d-expansion.md) - Leonardo has established a Kyiv subsidiary focused on defense R&D, expanding its direct presence in Ukraine as European industry deepens local cooperation.
- [Poland Defends Air Defense Posture as City Coverage Debated](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-defends-air-defense-posture-as-city-coverage-debated.md) - Poland says its layered air defense can protect designated cities and critical sites, rejecting claims that major urban areas lack adequate coverage.
- [Switzerland Seeks CHF 970 Million Air Defense Funding Boost](https://www.adriadefense.com/switzerland-seeks-chf-970-million-air-defense-funding-boost.md) - Switzerland seeks CHF 970 million in additional 2026 funding to secure delivery slots for air defense, radar and counter-drone systems.
- [Russian Plots Put European Defense Executives at Risk](https://www.adriadefense.com/russian-plots-put-european-defense-executives-at-risk.md) - The suspected Russian plot against Donaustahl CEO Stefan Thumann exposes a wider security risk for European defense executives supporting Ukraine.
- [Serbia Drills With Pantsir-S1 as Air Defense Network Expands](https://www.adriadefense.com/serbia-drills-with-pantsir-s1-as-air-defense-network-expands.md) - Serbia's 250th Air Defense Missile Brigade is conducting intensive Pantsir-S1 training as Belgrade builds a layered network around Russian and Chinese systems.
- [Hungary Reviews 4iG Contracts Including $4.2 Billion Defense Deal](https://www.adriadefense.com/hungary-reviews-4ig-contracts-including-4-2-billion-defense-deal.md) - Hungary is reviewing state contracts with 4iG, including a $4.2 billion Defense Ministry framework deal, as scrutiny reaches a major defense supplier.
- [Ukrainian Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect Arrested in Croatia](https://www.adriadefense.com/ukrainian-nord-stream-sabotage-suspect-arrested-in-croatia.md) - Croatia arrested a Ukrainian diver suspected of helping sabotage the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022, opening a new route for extradition to Germany.
- [XTEND Wins $15 Million Drone Contract With NATO Customer](https://www.adriadefense.com/xtend-wins-15-million-drone-contract-with-nato-customer.md) - Israeli drone maker XTEND secured a multi-year contract worth up to $15 million from an undisclosed European NATO member, including $4.5 million in the first year.
- [How the U.S. Space Force Fights Wars: GPS to Golden Dome](https://www.adriadefense.com/how-the-u-s-space-force-fights-wars-gps-to-golden-dome.md) - From missile warning to jamming and Golden Dome interceptors, this is how U.S. Space Force Guardians actually fight modern wars, plus a supply chain opening CEE/SEE manufacturers haven't spotted yet.
- [How Defense Is Pulling Workers From Tech and Auto in 2026](https://www.adriadefense.com/how-defense-is-pulling-workers-from-tech-and-auto-in-2026.md) - From laid-off German autoworkers to Silicon Valley engineers chasing Anduril paychecks, the defense industry is pulling talent from every direction in 2026. AD looks at what's driving the shift and what it means for CEE/SEE.
- [Cyberattack Wave Hits State Institutions Across CEE and SEE](https://www.adriadefense.com/cyberattack-wave-hits-state-institutions-across-cee-and-see.md) - From Bosnia's border service to Poland's health records and Latvia's vehicle registry, a wave of cyberattacks has struck state institutions across CEE and SEE since June, exposing tens of millions of records.
- [MSPO 2026: Poland Prepares for Major Defense Industry Show](https://www.adriadefense.com/mspo-2026-poland-prepares-for-major-defense-industry-show.md) - MSPO 2026 returns to Kielce on September 8-11 as Poland expands defense procurement and the exhibition opens a new 15,500-square-meter hall.
- [Czech Narwhal Cruise Missile Adds 200 kg Warhead Variant](https://www.adriadefense.com/czech-narwhal-cruise-missile-adds-200-kg-warhead-variant.md) - Czech LPP Holding is expanding its Narwhal cruise missile family with 100 kg and 200 kg warhead variants designed for strikes at around 640 km.
- [Latvia’s SUBmerge Baltic Scales Underwater Drone Production](https://www.adriadefense.com/latvias-submerge-baltic-scales-underwater-drone-production.md) - Latvia’s SUBmerge Baltic plans to produce 20-30 underwater drones in 2026 and about 100 in 2027 for infrastructure, security and defense missions.
- [Saildrone Plans USV Production in Poland, Norway, Netherlands](https://www.adriadefense.com/saildrone-plans-usv-production-in-poland-norway-netherlands.md) - Saildrone has opened its European headquarters in Copenhagen and plans USV production in Poland, Norway and the Netherlands.
- [WZL-2 Bydgoszcz Hiring Now, Barracuda Missile Roles Expected](https://www.adriadefense.com/wzl-2-bydgoszcz-hiring-now-barracuda-missile-roles-expected.md) - WZL-2 in Bydgoszcz has twelve open positions right now, from CNC operators to a UAV autopilot programmer, as the plant retools for Barracuda-500M missile production alongside PGZ and Anduril.
- [Who's Leading Next-Generation Body Armor and Soldier Kit](https://www.adriadefense.com/whos-leading-next-generation-body-armor-and-soldier-kit.md) - From Anduril's AI helmet to Poland's Tytan program and Croatia's Šestan-Busch, AD maps the companies building next-generation body armor and soldier systems across the US, Europe, and CEE/SEE.
- [Bulgaria Receives Two Axon Counter-Drone Systems After Incursion](https://www.adriadefense.com/bulgaria-receives-two-axon-counter-drone-systems-after-incursion.md) - Bulgaria has received two Axon counter-drone systems after an August 8 drone incursion, with two more systems expected to arrive shortly.
- [Slovakia Restarts BMP-1 Hull Production After 36-Year Gap](https://www.adriadefense.com/slovakia-restarts-bmp-1-hull-production-after-36-year-gap.md) - Slovakia has built two new BMP-1 hull prototypes as STV Machinery prepares serial production for an undisclosed customer after a 36-year production gap.
- [Fairbanks Morse Expands Poland Naval Davit Production](https://www.adriadefense.com/fairbanks-morse-expands-poland-naval-davit-production.md) - Fairbanks Morse Defense will invest €6.98 million in Redzikowo, Poland, raising naval davit output by 80% and expanding European support capacity.
- [Ray Service Launches Largest Investment Program in Czechia](https://www.adriadefense.com/ray-service-launches-largest-investment-program-in-czechia.md) - Ray Service is expanding production, R&D and testing capacity as the Czech supplier prepares for F-35, Leopard 2A8 and other defense programs.
- [Serbia Says New Elbit Drone Factory Will Target Export Markets](https://www.adriadefense.com/serbia-says-new-elbit-drone-factory-will-target-export-markets.md) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić discusses Serbia's joint drone production project with Israel's Elbit Systems
- [Poland Warns Russian Provocation Could Come Within Months](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-warns-russian-provocation-could-come-within-months.md) - Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk says Warsaw is preparing for possible conflict as it assesses the risk of a Russian provocation within months.
- [Czech Defense Exports Hit Record €4.67 Billion in 2025](https://www.adriadefense.com/czech-defense-exports-hit-record-eur4-67-billion-in-2025.md) - Czech defense exports reached a record €4.67 billion in 2025, more than seven times the 2021 level, as industry faces production capacity limits.
- [F-35 Fever: Why 13 European Air Forces Bought the Same Jet](https://www.adriadefense.com/f-35-fever-why-13-european-air-forces-bought-the-same-jet.md) - Thirteen European air forces have ordered the F-35, from Poland to a Portuguese withdrawal. A look at why the stealth fighter became NATO's default choice, and why Europe's own sixth-generation alternative just collapsed.
- [Russia Sabotage Theory Raised After Bulgaria EMCO Explosions](https://www.adriadefense.com/russia-sabotage-theory-raised-after-bulgaria-emco-explosions.md) - A former EMCO technical director has raised possible Russian sabotage after explosions at a Bulgarian ammunition plant, while investigators say all causes remain open.
- [Bulgarian Navy Recovers Drone Debris Along Black Sea Coast](https://www.adriadefense.com/bulgarian-navy-recovers-drone-debris-along-black-sea-coast.md) - Bulgarian Navy teams recovered a reconnaissance drone, drone debris and a rocket motor in three incidents along the Black Sea coast.
- [Europe’s Private Security Market Shifts to High-Risk Protection](https://www.adriadefense.com/europes-private-security-market-shifts-to-high-risk-protection.md) - Europe’s private security market is moving toward executive protection, critical infrastructure security and technology as threats and competition intensify.
- [Slovakia Eyes L-39 Skyfox for F-16 Training, Drone Defense](https://www.adriadefense.com/slovakia-eyes-l-39-skyfox-for-f-16-training-drone-defense.md) - Slovakia is considering Czech L-39 Skyfox jets to replace aging trainers, support F-16 pilot training and potentially intercept slow-moving drones.
- [CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: August 9–15, 2026](https://www.adriadefense.com/cee-see-defense-weekly-briefing-august-9-15-2026.md) - This week: an ammunition plant explosion near Rome, Poland launches its first Miecznik frigate, a stray drone exposes Bulgaria's air defense gaps, and Serbia sets a September date for its Israeli drone factory.
- [Bulgaria to Receive Four Anti-Drone Systems by August 21](https://www.adriadefense.com/bulgaria-to-receive-four-anti-drone-systems-by-august-21.md) - Bulgaria expects four anti-drone systems by August 21 after a Ukrainian drone crossed its airspace and exploded inside Bulgarian territory.
- [Tony Blair’s Son Seeks $200M for UK Defense Startup Pyra](https://www.adriadefense.com/tony-blairs-son-seeks-200m-for-uk-defense-startup-pyra.md) - London defense startup Pyra is reportedly seeking about $200 million to develop technology integrating multiple defense systems into a unified platform.
- [Undersea Cable Sabotage: Why the Seabed Is the New Front Line](https://www.adriadefense.com/undersea-cable-sabotage-why-the-seabed-is-the-new-front-line.md) - From the Baltic Sea to the Taiwan Strait, ships keep dragging anchors across the cables carrying 99 percent of the world's data. Here is how the sabotage playbook works, and why almost nobody gets caught.
- [Ukraine’s DEMZ to Build Ammunition Plant in Lithuania](https://www.adriadefense.com/ukraines-demz-to-build-ammunition-plant-in-lithuania.md) - Ukraine’s DEMZ plans to invest in ammunition production in Lithuania, adding another Ukrainian manufacturer to the Baltic state’s expanding defense industry.
- [Germany Tests New G2G Defense Export Model with Montenegro](https://www.adriadefense.com/germany-tests-new-g2g-defense-export-model-with-montenegro.md) - Germany is testing its first government-to-government defense sales model with Montenegro, using four H145M helicopters as a potential blueprint for wider European procurement.
- [KNDS Ammo Italy Plant Hit by Explosion Near Rome](https://www.adriadefense.com/knds-ammo-italy-plant-hit-by-explosion-near-rome.md) - A fire and explosion hit the KNDS Ammo Italy ammunition plant in Colleferro near Rome on August 13. Authorities reported no injuries.
- [CSG Wins EUR 150M Poland Chassis Orders for Waran and Heron](https://www.adriadefense.com/csg-wins-eur-150m-poland-chassis-orders-for-waran-and-heron.md) - CSG will supply Huta Stalowa Wola with several hundred 4x4 and 6x6 chassis for Poland’s Waran and Heron tactical vehicles through 2029.
- [Austria Exposes €3.3M Supply Network for Russian Arms Industry](https://www.adriadefense.com/austria-exposes-eur3-3m-supply-network-for-russian-arms-industry.md) - Austria dismantled a sanctions-evasion network that sent more than €3.3 million in European industrial equipment to Russian defense manufacturers linked to Rostec.
- [Latvia Eyes A-29 Super Tucano for Counter-Drone Missions](https://www.adriadefense.com/latvia-eyes-a-29-super-tucano-for-counter-drone-missions.md) - Latvia is assessing light combat aircraft, including the A-29 Super Tucano, to intercept drones and add a national airborne layer to Baltic air defense.
- [Estonia Gets €351.6M SAFE Payment for Defense Procurement](https://www.adriadefense.com/estonia-gets-eur351-6m-safe-payment-for-defense-procurement.md) - Estonia has received €351.6 million in its first EU SAFE payment, unlocking financing for air defense, ammunition, drones and other priority capabilities.
- [Poland Unveils ORP Wicher, First New Miecznik Frigate](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-unveils-orp-wicher-first-new-miecznik-frigate.md) - Poland has unveiled ORP Wicher, the first of three Miecznik frigates that will rebuild its surface fleet and add naval air defense capacity in the Baltic.
- [Bulgaria Air Defense Gaps Exposed After Drone Incursion](https://www.adriadefense.com/bulgaria-air-defense-gaps-exposed-after-drone-incursion.md) - A drone explosion near Bulgaria’s border with Romania has renewed scrutiny of radar coverage, counter-drone defenses and the pace of air defense modernization.
- [Orqa Is Hiring: Croatian Drone Maker Opens Nearly 30 Roles](https://www.adriadefense.com/orqa-is-hiring-croatian-drone-maker-opens-nearly-30-roles.md) - Osijek-based Orqa is scaling fast, with close to 30 open positions spanning hardware, embedded software, and production as the FPV and tactical drone maker grows its Croatian workforce.
- [Romania Reviews Otokar COBRA II Production at Mediaș Plant](https://www.adriadefense.com/romania-reviews-otokar-cobra-ii-production-at-medias-plant.md) - Romania’s defense minister inspected COBRA II production at Otokar’s Mediaș plant as deliveries under the €857 million program reached 290 vehicles.
- [Poland Seeks More EU SAFE Funds for Military Aircraft](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-seeks-more-eu-safe-funds-for-military-aircraft.md) - Poland wants unused EU SAFE defense loans beyond its €43.7 billion allocation, with transport and aerial refueling aircraft among potential purchases.
- [Latvia Launches Operation Werewolf on Eastern Border](https://www.adriadefense.com/latvia-launches-operation-werewolf-on-eastern-border.md) - Latvia launched Operation Werewolf through August to reinforce its eastern border with more personnel, drones and interagency security coordination.
- [Poland Builds Europe’s Largest AH-64E Apache Support Hub](https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-builds-europes-largest-ah-64e-apache-support-hub.md) - Poland and Boeing signed agreements to establish Europe’s largest AH-64E Apache support infrastructure as Warsaw prepares to operate 96 helicopters.
- [CSG, Dezamet Sign €100M Deal for 155 mm Ammunition Parts](https://www.adriadefense.com/csg-dezamet-sign-eur100m-deal-for-155-mm-ammunition-parts.md) - CSG and Poland’s Dezamet signed a €100 million-plus agreement for components used in 155 mm artillery ammunition production.
- [Mapping the Western Balkans' Growing Drone Ecosystem](https://www.adriadefense.com/mapping-the-western-balkans-growing-drone-ecosystem.md) - From Croatia's Orqa to Serbia's Elbit joint venture and Kosovo's Skifteri, the Western Balkans is fast becoming a serious unmanned systems production hub. Here is who builds what.
- [EMCO Rules Out Human Error in Bulgaria Ammunition Depot Fire](https://www.adriadefense.com/emco-rules-out-human-error-in-bulgaria-ammunition-depot-fire.md) - A fire and explosions hit an EMCO ammunition depot near Tryavna on August 10. No casualties were reported, while authorities investigate the cause.
- [Poland’s Record Military Parade Highlights €43.7B SAFE Push](https://www.adriadefense.com/polands-record-military-parade-highlights-eur43-7b-safe-push.md) - Poland will stage its largest post-war military parade on August 15 as Warsaw accelerates procurement backed by €43.7 billion in EU SAFE loans.
- [Serbia to Open Israeli Drone Factory in September 2026](https://www.adriadefense.com/serbia-to-open-israeli-drone-factory-in-september-2026.md) - Serbia plans to open a joint drone factory with an Israeli partner around September 15-20, President Aleksandar Vučić said in Belgrade.
- [7 Free Tools to Track Defense Company Ownership, Contracts and Stock Moves](https://www.adriadefense.com/7-free-tools-to-track-defense-company-ownership-contracts-and-stock-moves.md) - From SEC insider filings to the EU's own procurement portal, these seven free tools let you verify who owns a defense company, who won a contract, and when executives are buying or selling stock.
- [Lithuania Eyes South Korean Air Defense and Anti-Drone Systems](https://www.adriadefense.com/lithuania-eyes-south-korean-air-defense-and-anti-drone-systems.md) - Lithuania is exploring South Korean air defense and anti-drone systems, with delivery speed and potential local production among its procurement priorities.
- [Who's Who in CEE Artillery Ammunition: The Four Big Producers](https://www.adriadefense.com/whos-who-in-cee-artillery-ammunition-the-four-big-producers.md) - From Poland's Mesko to Bulgaria's VMZ Sopot, a guide to the companies driving Central and Eastern Europe's artillery ammunition buildup, and who owns whom.
- [Latvia to Deploy More Air Defense Systems on Eastern Border](https://www.adriadefense.com/latvia-to-deploy-more-air-defense-systems-on-eastern-borde.md) - Latvia plans additional air defense systems, radars and interceptors along its eastern border as Riga strengthens protection against drone incursions.
- [HEVI Optronics Plans New Defense Factory Near Tallinn](https://www.adriadefense.com/hevi-optronics-plans-new-defense-factory-near-tallinn.md) - Estonia’s HEVI Optronics will build a new factory near Tallinn to expand production, testing and development of electro-optical defense systems.

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