Poland
Poland’s WB Group Details Gladius 2 With 300 km Range
WB Group has disclosed new Gladius 2 details ahead of MSPO 2026, including a roughly 300 km range, jet propulsion and reduced signatures.
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Romania
Romania, US Signal Stronger Black Sea Military Presence
Romania and US lawmakers discussed Black Sea security and military cooperation as Bucharest said there is no signal of a US troop withdrawal.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
EUFOR Tests Rapid Reinforcement in Bosnia During Quick Response 2026
EUFOR is testing rapid reinforcement across Bosnia and Herzegovina in Quick Response 2026, integrating reserve forces, airlift and multinational units.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Navy Recovers Drones Along Black Sea Coast
Bulgarian Navy teams recovered drones and UAV debris at multiple Black Sea locations as unexplained objects continue to reach Bulgaria's coast.
Greece
Greece to Sign €3 Billion Achilles Shield Deal With Israel
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
Germany Leads Baltic Sea NATO Drone Defense Task Force
Germany and seven Baltic Sea NATO allies plan a joint drone defense task force to accelerate threat detection and information sharing.
Germany
Rheinmetall Plans €270M Kassel Tank, Drone and Logistics Hub
Rheinmetall plans to invest about €270 million in Kassel, expanding armored vehicle production and adding logistics and drone testing facilities.
Weekly Briefing
CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: August 21–28, 2026
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
Austria's €2.5B Air Defense Race: Who Can Challenge IRIS-T?
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
Lithuania Invests €33.6M in Second Small-Caliber Ammo Line
Lithuania’s Giraitė Armament Plant is investing €33.6 million in a second small-caliber ammunition line, with production planned for Q3 2027.
Poland
Polish Defence.Hub Raises PLN 8M for MACS Counter-Drone System
Polish defense technology company Defence.Hub completed a PLN 8.01 million share issue to accelerate development of its MACS counter-drone system.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Ratifies Deal for Seven Black Sea Minehunters
Bulgaria ratified agreements to acquire seven minehunters from Belgium and the Netherlands, expanding its Black Sea mine warfare fleet from three to ten ships.