CSG
Federal and Remington, part of CSG-owned Kinetic Group, have secured all four categories of the FBI’s latest rifle ammunition contract, reinforcing the company’s growing position in the U.S. ammunition market.
Eurosatory 2026
KNDS has presented a prototype containerized drone launch system at Eurosatory 2026 as part of a broader mission solution architecture for land forces.
Eurosatory 2026
Thales and Polish defense manufacturer MESKO have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding industrial cooperation on 70 mm rocket systems. The agreement includes technology transfer and the localization of key production activities in Poland.
Threod Systems
Estonian defence technology company Threod Systems has introduced the EOS D ISTAR, a lightweight 15 kg unmanned aerial system featuring integrated laser target designation capabilities, expanding the role of small tactical drones in modern battlefield operations.
Eurosatory 2026
ARQUIMEA has introduced Kronos Mini, a new autonomous naval platform designed for maritime surveillance and loitering missions. The system expands the company's portfolio of unmanned maritime solutions as European navies increase interest in autonomous surface capabilities.
Industry
BAE Systems has allocated €50 million to two European venture capital funds focused on defense and dual-use technologies. The move expands the company's involvement in the startup ecosystem as European governments increase defense spending and seek to accelerate innovation.
Eurosatory 2026
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and Ukraine's Ukrainian Armor have signed a strategic partnership agreement during Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. The deal aims to deepen industrial cooperation and expand joint defense production activities between the two companies.
Montenegro
Montenegro is set to acquire Airbus H145M military helicopters from Germany in what is being described as Germany’s first government-to-government (G2G) defense export agreement. The deal marks a significant milestone for Berlin as it seeks to expand its role in international defense exports through direct state-to-
Croatia
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has unveiled the MRM2-10AI, a tactical UAV designed for operations in electronically contested environments. The system combines hybrid communications, onboard computing, and autonomous capabilities to maintain effectiveness under jamming and GNSS disruption.
Bulgaria
The Bulgarian government has endorsed a long-term plan that would gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. The initiative includes major investments in military modernization, infrastructure, ammunition production, and defense-industrial development.
Eurosatory 2026
Rheinmetall has unveiled its new Skyspotter drone detection system at Eurosatory 2026. AdriaDefense is reporting from the exhibition in Paris.
Estonia
Japanese drone company Terra Drone has launched a new defense-focused subsidiary in Estonia as it expands its presence in the European defense market. The move strengthens the company's support, logistics, and maintenance capabilities while deepening cooperation with Ukrainian drone developers.