Serbian Prime Minister Highlights Strategic Role of Defense Industry at Partner 2025 Exhibition
At the opening of Belgrade’s major defence fair, PM Đuro Macut underlined the sector’s growing economic importance and international reach.
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TRB Bratunac Showcases “Drina” Ammunition Line at Partner 2025 Defense Fair in Belgrade
At the Partner 2025 International Defense Exhibition in Belgrade, one of the main attractions at the booth of Tehnički Remontni Zavod Bratunac (TRB) was the company’s “Drina” ammunition production line, presented as part of its expanding portfolio in the defense manufacturing sector. According to information shared during the fair,
Italians, Turks and Americans in the race for the Croatian ammunition factory
While some Croatian entrepreneurs are considering pausing their investments due to the current geopolitical situation, the Government is continuing with plans for another strategic investment — an ammunition factory. Croatia, as well as Europe, must have access to its own resources, and one of the key military-industrial resources in times like
Romania Considers Joint Drone Production with Ukraine Under EU SAFE Program
Facing repeated Russian drone incursions, Bucharest looks to Kyiv’s battle-tested UAV technology through the EU’s €150 billion defence loan scheme.
Slovenia Establishes Dovos Amid Europe’s Growing Defense Investments
Slovenia’s state holding company has established a new entity, Dovos, dedicated to advancing national capabilities in defense, security, and resilience.
Hungary’s $1.1B NASAMS Deal Underscores Growing U.S. Defense Partnership
The Hungarian Embassy in Washington hosted a high-level forum on Tuesday focused on strengthening defense industry cooperation between Central Europe and the United States.
Bosnia’s Leading Ammunition Producer “Igman” Faces Comprehensive Audit Amid Operational Crisis
The ongoing crisis at Igman d.d. Konjic, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s key ammunition manufacturers, is entering a decisive phase.
Serbia Confirmed as Buyer in Elbit’s $1.63B Arms Deal
Recent reporting confirms that Serbia is the undisclosed European customer in Elbit Systems’ $1.63 billion arms contract.
CSG Subsidiary Wins $632 Million U.S. Army Contract to Build Advanced Ammunition Facility in Iowa
MSM North America, a U.S.-based subsidiary of the European Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has been awarded a U.S. Army contract worth up to $632 million to design, construct, and commission the Future Artillery Complex (FAC) — the most advanced large-caliber ammunition loading facility in North America.
WiseBee Raises €2.1M to Bring Autonomous Cyber Defense to Mid-Market Companies
The US–Bulgarian startup builds AI-powered security agents for real-time risk detection and remediation, aiming to deliver enterprise-grade protection to mid-sized organizations.
Croatia to Use EU SAFE Loans to Support Ukraine’s Defense Procurement
ZAGREB / BRUSSELS – Croatia plans to use EU-backed defence loans to strengthen Ukraine’s military capabilities, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone call on Tuesday evening. According to a statement from the Croatian government, the support will be channelled through the Security Action for Europe
NATO Leaders Approve Historic Increase in Defence Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035
The decision marks a major shift in Allied defence policy, aiming to strengthen deterrence, resilience, and transatlantic industrial cooperation.
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CSG Aims to Start In-House Military Nitrocellulose Production at Walsrode within Two Years
Czech defense conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is preparing to begin military-grade nitrocellulose production within the next two years, as part of its vertical integration strategy in ammunition manufacturing.
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Final Frontier mobilizes new fund to invest in Nordic defense tech
Final Frontier, Danish venture capital fund investing in Nordic space and defence tech startups has raised its first fund of €4.5 million and mobilised a number of heavyweight profiles from the Danish defence industry.