Poland
Poland Plans Sovereign Military Satellite Communications Network
Poland is moving toward a sovereign military satellite communications network under a new PGZ-ICEYE agreement, with development planned through 2030.
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CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: September 5–11, 2026
MSPO 2026 wraps in Kielce, Croatia locks in a major rocket-artillery deal, and Austria gets a new armed forces chief. Plus three analyses you won't want to miss.
Analysis
How Starlink Is Reshaping the Global Defense Tech Industry
Starlink moved from consumer broadband to the backbone of modern military communications in under a decade. Here is why LEO beats GEO on physics alone, and what the race for alternatives means for defense planners.
Estonia
EU Prosecutors Take Over Estonia Defense Procurement Probe
EU prosecutors will investigate Estonia’s defense contracts with Datasel after authorities found grounds to examine whether a crime may have occurred.
Lithuania
Lithuania’s Army Division Faces Questions Over 2030 Target
Lithuania’s 20,000-strong national division could face pressure on its 2030 readiness target as procurement and delivery schedules come under scrutiny.
Croatia
Croatia Signs K239 Chunmoo Deal for 18 Rocket Launchers
Croatia signed contracts for 18 K239 Chunmoo rocket launchers and an integrated C2 system, with deliveries scheduled for completion in 2029.
Poland
Poland Orders 24 ASELSAN ARSUS Systems for Kleszcz Vehicles
Poland will receive 24 additional ASELSAN ARSUS reconnaissance systems for Kleszcz vehicles, with deliveries scheduled for 2028-2029.
US Army
US Army Awards TERN $11.26M for GPS-Independent Navigation
The US Army awarded TERN $11.26 million to deploy AI-based navigation that allows military vehicles to determine position without GPS or external signals.
Israel
Japan Eyes Israeli Air Defense as Procurement Ties Expand
Japanese defense officials are increasing engagement with Israel as Tokyo examines air defense, lasers, counter-UAS systems and other military technologies.
Romania
Aero Sentinel G2 Tested With Romanian Forces Under Jamming
Aero Sentinel’s G2 flew day and night ISR missions with Romanian forces under heavy electronic jamming, as the Israeli company expands across Eastern Europe.
Germany
Germany Awards HENSOLDT €15M Optarion Development Contract
Germany awarded HENSOLDT €15 million to advance Optarion, linking Tiger, NH90 and CH-53GA helicopters to digital command networks without aircraft modifications.
Ukraine
Swarmer to Acquire Ratel Robotics in Deal Worth Up to $224M
Swarmer agreed to acquire Ukraine’s Ratel Robotics for up to $224 million, combining drone swarm software with combat-tested unmanned ground vehicles.