USA
Investor Kyle Bass says America must adopt a wartime mindset, overhaul its outdated defense procurement system, and invest more in innovation to counter China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian PM Nermin Nikšić revealed plans to build a domestic propellant plant near Tuzla and a new defense factory in Cazin, signaling a new era of industrial growth.
Austria
Bundeskanzler Stocker Urges Stronger EU Defense Readiness in Copenhagen.
Austria
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) met Wednesday with a visiting Austrian parliamentary delegation, led by Werner Amon, chair of the Austria-Taiwan Friendship Group.
Slovakia
NATO forces from eight nations joined the U.S. Army in Slovakia’s Toxic Valley 25 live-agent exercise, enhancing CBRN readiness and multinational interoperability under real chemical warfare conditions.
Startups
Europe’s defense technology sector is experiencing a surge unlike anything in its history. Venture capital investment in defense startups has reached a record-breaking $1.5 billion in 2025.
Romania defense
Romania is stepping into a central role in Europe’s defense architecture with the launch of “Octopus” — a regional air defense shield linking the Baltic and Black Seas to strengthen security and autonomy across the continent.
Bulgaria
Sofia becomes Europe’s defense hub as the Regional Defence Summit 2025 gathers ministers, EU leaders, and industry innovators to shape the continent’s strategic future.
Michal Strnad
In a move that underscores Czechoslovak Group’s (CSG) growing ambitions on the global stage, billionaire defense industrialist Michal Strnad has enlisted one of the Czech Republic’s most respected dealmakers, Tomáš Brzobohatý, as a key advisor on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate strategy.
Serbia
The Ministry of Defense of Serbia celebrated a major milestone on Monday evening as the Technical Overhaul Institute Cacak (TRZ Cacak) marked 100 years since its founding.
Romania
Romania has officially resumed a major defense procurement program valued at over USD 8 billion, aimed at acquiring U.S.-made Abrams main battle tanks.
Latvia
Latvia has signed a €275 million ($321 million) agreement with German defense giant Rheinmetall to establish a state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing plant on Latvian soil.