Poland
Fairbanks Morse Expands Poland Naval Davit Production
Fairbanks Morse Defense will invest €6.98 million in Redzikowo, Poland, raising naval davit output by 80% and expanding European support capacity.
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Czech Republic
Ray Service Launches Largest Investment Program in Czechia
Ray Service is expanding production, R&D and testing capacity as the Czech supplier prepares for F-35, Leopard 2A8 and other defense programs.
Serbia
Serbia Says New Elbit Drone Factory Will Target Export Markets
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić discusses Serbia's joint drone production project with Israel's Elbit Systems
Poland
Poland Warns Russian Provocation Could Come Within Months
Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk says Warsaw is preparing for possible conflict as it assesses the risk of a Russian provocation within months.
Czech Republic
Czech Defense Exports Hit Record €4.67 Billion in 2025
Czech defense exports reached a record €4.67 billion in 2025, more than seven times the 2021 level, as industry faces production capacity limits.
Analysis
F-35 Fever: Why 13 European Air Forces Bought the Same Jet
Thirteen European air forces have ordered the F-35, from Poland to a Portuguese withdrawal. A look at why the stealth fighter became NATO's default choice, and why Europe's own sixth-generation alternative just collapsed.
Bulgaria
Russia Sabotage Theory Raised After Bulgaria EMCO Explosions
A former EMCO technical director has raised possible Russian sabotage after explosions at a Bulgarian ammunition plant, while investigators say all causes remain open.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Navy Recovers Drone Debris Along Black Sea Coast
Bulgarian Navy teams recovered a reconnaissance drone, drone debris and a rocket motor in three incidents along the Black Sea coast.
Analysis
Europe’s Private Security Market Shifts to High-Risk Protection
Europe’s private security market is moving toward executive protection, critical infrastructure security and technology as threats and competition intensify.
Slovakia
Slovakia Eyes L-39 Skyfox for F-16 Training, Drone Defense
Slovakia is considering Czech L-39 Skyfox jets to replace aging trainers, support F-16 pilot training and potentially intercept slow-moving drones.
Weekly Briefing
CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: August 9–15, 2026
This week: an ammunition plant explosion near Rome, Poland launches its first Miecznik frigate, a stray drone exposes Bulgaria's air defense gaps, and Serbia sets a September date for its Israeli drone factory.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria to Receive Four Anti-Drone Systems by August 21
Bulgaria expects four anti-drone systems by August 21 after a Ukrainian drone crossed its airspace and exploded inside Bulgarian territory.