Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Egypt are poised to deepen defense industry cooperation, with plans for joint projects, technology exchange, and coordinated entry into third markets, Minister Vedran Lakić said following high-level talks in Sarajevo.
Forecasts
Europe’s rearmament push is fueling a decade-long boom for its defense industry, with revenues forecast to grow 10.5% to 11.5% annually as nations meet NATO’s 2035 targets. Germany and Eastern Europe lead the surge, while fiscal strains and politics could test the continent’s resolve.
France
Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton and France’s Harmattan AI are teaming up to enhance the Raybird UAS with AI-powered capabilities, marking a new phase in European defense innovation and NATO cooperation.
Canada
Canada has launched the Defence Investment Agency, a centralized body to modernize military procurement, boost industrial capacity, and align defense spending with NATO targets.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
As drone incursions grow across Europe, Belgrade stands out with a functioning defense system. Sarajevo and Zagreb, however, remain vulnerable — lacking both technology and procedures to respond to the new airborne threat.
Startups
Warsaw-based Orbotix raises €6.5M from BVVC and European investors to develop AI-powered autonomous defense drones, boosting Europe’s strategic sovereignty.
Czech Republic
Czech defense giant CSG has launched AviaNera Technologies to spearhead its entry into the unmanned aerial systems market, uniting R&D, production, and sales under one roof as Europe races to close its drone gap.
Czech Republic
Andrej Babiš’s election win could shift Czechia’s strong defense stance and support for Ukraine, as coalition talks test NATO commitments and spending plans.
Opinion
Europe is rapidly expanding its ammunition production to meet wartime demand—but quantity alone won’t secure the continent’s defense future.
Switzerland
Switzerland is set to acquire its first mini-drone defense system after rising airspace incursions, as Europe moves toward a coordinated anti-drone “wall” to counter hybrid threats.
France
Europe’s SiPearl launches Athena1, its first defense-grade processor for government, aerospace, and military applications. Designed for reliability, not speed, Athena1 marks a key milestone in Europe’s technological sovereignty.
Czech Republic
Excalibur Army has inaugurated a new 6,600 m² production hall in Sternberk, marking a major expansion of Czech defense manufacturing.