UK Royal Marines air defense specialists have been deployed in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean to support British military operations and regional force protection missions.
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said prices for some defense products in Europe have increased by up to 60% over the past two years amid accelerated NATO rearmament efforts.
Exaforce, a Czech-led cyber defense platform, has secured €106.8 million in Series B funding led by international investors. The round increases the company’s total funding to approximately €200 million within two years.
GoPro said it is evaluating opportunities in the defense and aerospace market as the company seeks to diversify beyond its traditional consumer business.
Lithuania plans to adopt elements of Finland’s total defense model to strengthen national resilience, civil preparedness, and military coordination amid growing regional security concerns.
Saab and Poland’s PGZ signed a naval cooperation agreement covering submarine support, underwater technologies, and industrial collaboration linked to Poland’s maritime modernization efforts.
THEON International has announced a strategic investment in U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Twin Prime as part of a broader effort to expand AI integration across its electro-optical systems portfolio.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced her resignation on May 14, triggering the collapse of the country’s governing coalition months ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October. The political crisis intensified after the withdrawal of support from the Progressives party, which left Silina’s administration without a majority in
Croatia has submitted a proposal for approximately €1.7 billion in defense procurement projects under the European Union’s SAFE financing instrument. The package includes air defense systems, HIMARS rocket launchers, Leopard 2A8 tanks, and additional CAESAR artillery systems.
Polish defense manufacturer Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna plans to raise up to PLN220 million to support production expansion and infrastructure investments.
Serbian and Hungarian armed forces carried out a bilateral air exercise focused on helicopter operations and cross-border coordination. The training involved transport, search and rescue, and tactical flight activities.
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa has unveiled an export configuration of the Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle during the IDEB 2026 exhibition in Bratislava. The platform combines the Polish UMPG tracked chassis with the Slovak-developed Turra 30 unmanned turret.
IDEB 2026
FNSS and Czech defense group CSG unveiled the CFL-120 KARPAT medium tank during IDEB 2026 in Slovakia, where AdriaDefense was present. The platform combines the KAPLAN MT chassis with Leonardo’s HITFACT MKII 120 mm turret for the European market.
BSDA 2026
Rheinmetall will showcase a range of land, air and naval defense systems at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest. The company is expected to focus on platforms and technologies relevant to NATO modernization efforts in Eastern Europe.
IDEB 2026
Officials from Azerbaijan and Slovakia held talks on defense industry cooperation during IDEB 2026 in Bratislava, where AdriaDefense was present. Discussions focused on industrial partnerships and opportunities for future collaboration.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The European Union has approved a €15 million support package for the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the European Peace Facility. The assistance is aimed at improving operational readiness, interoperability, and participation in EU and international missions.
Serbia
Serbia has launched its first-ever joint military exercise with NATO, bringing together around 600 troops from Serbia, Italy, Romania, and Türkiye for interoperability and peacekeeping drills at the Borovac training area.
IDEB 2026
Greek optronics manufacturer Theon Sensors is presenting its latest night vision and thermal imaging systems at IDEB 2026 in Bratislava. The company is targeting growing defense modernization demand across Central Europe and NATO markets.
Germany
Ukraine and Germany have agreed to establish the Brave Germany program aimed at supporting defense technology development and startup cooperation. The initiative also includes plans for joint production of strike drones with ranges reaching up to 1,500 kilometers.
IDEB 2026
The IDEB Defence & Security exhibition opens today, 12 May, in Bratislava, bringing together defense manufacturers, military officials, and security sector representatives from across Europe. AdriaDefense.com will report directly from the event throughout the exhibition.
Germany
Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom announced a joint development initiative focused on counter-drone solutions for civilian critical infrastructure. The cooperation combines Rheinmetall’s sensor and interceptor technologies with Telekom’s communications and digital network capabilities.
Israel
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed primary structural work on its first Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion aircraft. The program is now entering ground and flight testing ahead of planned certification later this year.
DAIMEX Baltic 2026
DAIMEX Baltic 2026 will bring together defense and aerospace companies, military representatives, and NATO stakeholders in Lithuania on 12-13 May 2026. The event combines a conference, exhibition, live demonstrations, and business meetings focused on regional defense cooperation.
Slovenia
Slovenia has unveiled a new anti drone configuration for its Patria 8x8 armored vehicle fleet. The system combines a remotely operated turret with sensors and electronic warfare capabilities designed to counter unmanned aerial threats.