HENSOLDT has appointed Viktoria Stürmer-Kuchelmeister to lead global sales, business development and strategy from January 2027 as the German defense technology group expands internationally.
Czech investigators trace millions in disputed Ukrainian ammunition payments through Prague as 97,000 mortar rounds remain undelivered and the financial trail reaches Bosnia's Vitezit factory.
Romania issues an €8.7 million contractual penalty to Rheinmetall over delayed air defense equipment, with further penalties possible before December deliveries.
Germany's Donaustahl is developing China-free military drone technology for the Bundeswehr, with fully localized components targeted for early 2027.
Austria and Italy sign a five-year defense industry agreement as Vienna targets €8 billion in annual revenue and €400 million in Leonardo-related industrial cooperation.
Brett Feddersen, a former D-Fend Solutions executive and U.S. national security official, has been appointed President and CEO of AUVSI, effective December 1.
The EU invites member states and industry partners to propose cellular-based drone detection projects, with submissions open until February 28, 2027.
Valkyrie Dynamics has secured €1 million to develop miniature radar seekers for interceptor drones, targeting low-cost air defense systems capable of operating in poor visibility.
Slovenia becomes the first signatory to the EDA's UAS TREX agreement as European armed forces expand military drone training cooperation.
Munich-based SE3 has secured $30 million to expand its spatial AI technology for military drones and autonomous systems, with contracts in Germany and Ukraine.
Quantum Systems confirms a cyberattack affecting its operations as reports emerge that the Bundeswehr temporarily grounded some of its drones.
Bulgaria advances plans for 1,040 military vehicles worth up to €410 million, 20 counter-drone systems and French 155 mm artillery ammunition.
People
Former PIT-RADWAR chief Przemysław Kowalczuk has become CEO of Prime ASI, which plans to consolidate defense manufacturers across Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.
Czech Republic
Aero Vodochody confirms Ukrainian interest in up to 16 L-39 Skyfox jets, including potential combat configurations for counter-drone operations.
UVID 2026
Gadfin brought its Spirit One HD hydrogen-electric cargo drone to UVID 2026, highlighting autonomous logistics technology with potential dual-use applications.
UVID 2026
Mobilicom showcased SwarmiX at UVID 2026 while announcing its first US manufacturing operations, targeting demand for secure autonomous defense systems.
Israel
Arbe presented its Alerion counter-UAS radar at UVID 2026, targeting FPV, autonomous and fiber-optic drones that challenge conventional detection systems.
Ondas
Ondas disclosed $1 billion in Israeli investments and 27 defense-tech acquisitions at UVID 2026, attended by AdriaDefense Editor-in-Chief Daniel Opoku.
Israel
Rafael has unveiled SUPER ICE, a new long-range cruise missile featuring a 1,000-pound warhead, autonomous navigation and compatibility with air, land and naval launch platforms.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Germany has committed €1 million to finance the first phase of helicopter hangar construction at two Bosnian military locations, with UNDP overseeing implementation.
Germany
Raytheon is exploring potential German industrial partnerships for SM-2 and SM-6 missile production as the company expands manufacturing capacity to meet military demand.
Germany
Germany's parliament has approved more than €2.5 billion for military IT, AI-powered intelligence, electronic warfare vehicles and special forces communications.
CSG
Czech defense manufacturer CSG reported a record €18 billion order backlog and €4.76 billion in nine-month revenue as military vehicle and ammunition demand drives expansion.
Poland
Poland's WB Group has opened a Berlin office and acquired a German technology company as it expands defense manufacturing partnerships and targets the Bundeswehr market.