EU Approves Five Defense Projects, Opens €325M Funding Path
The EU Council approved five joint defense projects covering drones, air defense, maritime security, space and the eastern flank. A €325 million funding pool is available under EDIP.
Latest
Bosnia Border Police Opens €4.28M Uniform Supply Tender
Bosnia's Border Police seeks candidates by October 29 for a KM 8.369 million uniform tender. Earlier awards and canceled procedures frame the contest.
WB Group, Optix Plan TOPAZ and FONET Localization in Bulgaria
Poland’s WB Group and Bulgaria’s Optix will prepare a plan for local assembly and support of TOPAZ, FONET and COMP@N systems for artillery.
DoD Solution Raises $2.1M Pre-Seed for AURA AI Drone Autonomy
Estonian-Ukrainian DoD Solution raised $2.1 million to scale AURA AI, its onboard drone autonomy platform, with Draganfly joining as a strategic investor.
TRB Plans Serbia Factory, Expects Armored Vehicle Order
Bosnian TRB plans a factory in Serbia and expects an armored vehicle order. Separately, it reports €20M–€30M in US-market fuze contracts.
Austria Launches Military Pilot-Sharing Model With Austrian Airlines
Austria is testing a new model allowing military pilots to split the year between the Bundesheer and Austrian Airlines, with the first two aviators now beginning Airbus A320 training.
Bosnia’s Pobjeda-Rudet Moves Ahead With New Initiating Compositions Plant
Turkish-owned Pobjeda-Rudet has entered the permitting stage for a new initiating compositions facility in Goražde as Bosnia expands its domestic defense-industrial supply chain.
Israeli DefenseTech Innovation Day 2026 to Meet in Tel Aviv
The October 25 event will bring Israeli defense firms, startups and investors together in Tel Aviv to discuss procurement, dual-use technology and autonomous systems.
7 Estonian Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Estonian defense firms are advancing interceptors, drones, counter-UAS sensors, battlefield software and portable power. Seven companies to watch in 2026.
Five European Loitering Munition Makers Enter Operational Trials in Portugal
Helsing, Destinus, Slovenia’s C-Astral, UAVision and Spirit Aeronautical Systems are moving into operational field testing as Europe seeks faster ways to evaluate emerging strike-drone capabilities.
Aerial Target Enters Romanian Airspace as Spanish F-18s Scramble Near Ukraine Border
Romanian authorities tracked an unidentified aerial target inside national airspace near the Ukrainian border overnight, prompting Spanish F-18 fighters and a Romanian military helicopter to scramble.
Munich Arson Suspects Linked to Alleged GRU Network, FAZ Says
FAZ reports that German investigators suspect a GRU connection to an arson attempt near Helsing and Rohde & Schwarz in Munich. The link remains unconfirmed.
Fedorov Opens Army of Robots Initiative to Defense Tech Firms
Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov invites robotics firms and engineers to join Army of Robots, presented in Lviv on September 26.
Czech Republic
Nigeria Seeks Czech Ammunition Production and UAV Technology Transfer
Nigeria is seeking Czech support for a new DICON ammunition production line and UAV technology transfer as the two countries deepen defense-industrial cooperation.
Germany
Germany’s TKMS and EDGE Explore Joint Underwater Surveillance Capabilities
German naval defense group TKMS and the UAE’s EDGE Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the joint development of underwater surveillance and protection capabilities.
Estonia
TEKEVER and Threod Systems Sign MoU for Long-Term Autonomous Systems Cooperation
TEKEVER and Estonia-based Threod Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore deeper cooperation in autonomous systems, defense technology and future joint programs.
Latvia
Origin Robotics, Anduril Partner on Counter-Drone Integration
Origin Robotics and Anduril signed an MoU to explore integrating the BLAZE interceptor with Lattice for a counter-drone capability focused on Latvia.
Weekly Briefing
AD Weekly Briefing: September 19–25, 2026
Warsaw names its number, Riga switches howitzers, and Europe's hybrid front line moves to ports and power grids. Plus: why your counterparty might be your biggest security risk.
Austria
Austria Plans Drone Defense Powers for Critical Infrastructure
Austria plans to let critical infrastructure operators counter threatening drones, pending a legal change. Ministries also outlined joint monitoring and a 2026 exercise.
Lithuania
Lithuania, Mach Industries Explore Drone and Engine Production
Lithuania and U.S. firm Mach Industries have signed separate agreements to explore drone production and develop propulsion manufacturing capacity in Lithuania.
Croatia
AEEG Takes Stake in Croatia's Demil Tech Explosives Firm
Austria-linked AEEG Industry Services has become a co-owner of Croatia’s Demil Tech. The size and value of the stake have not been disclosed.
Germany
DTCP Defence Fund Secures €455M at First Close in Europe
German investment firm DTCP has secured €455 million in commitments for its defense technology fund, with investments already made in Norway and the UK.
Events
RE-liON to Demonstrate Portable VR Training Kit at Bundeswehr XR Event
The Dutch company will show its Operator Kit in Idar-Oberstein on September 30, with a focus on bringing virtual reality training to military units outside dedicated facilities.
Czech Republic
7 Czech Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Seven Czech defense tech firms working on drone detection, autonomous flight, pilot training, satellite intelligence, and military supply chains in 2026.