Czech Republic
Czech investigators trace millions in disputed Ukrainian ammunition payments through Prague as 97,000 mortar rounds remain undelivered and the financial trail reaches Bosnia's Vitezit factory.
Romania
Romania issues an €8.7 million contractual penalty to Rheinmetall over delayed air defense equipment, with further penalties possible before December deliveries.
Germany
Germany's Donaustahl is developing China-free military drone technology for the Bundeswehr, with fully localized components targeted for early 2027.
Austria
Austria and Italy sign a five-year defense industry agreement as Vienna targets €8 billion in annual revenue and €400 million in Leonardo-related industrial cooperation.
EU
The EU invites member states and industry partners to propose cellular-based drone detection projects, with submissions open until February 28, 2027.
Slovenia
Slovenia becomes the first signatory to the EDA's UAS TREX agreement as European armed forces expand military drone training cooperation.
Germany
Quantum Systems confirms a cyberattack affecting its operations as reports emerge that the Bundeswehr temporarily grounded some of its drones.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria advances plans for 1,040 military vehicles worth up to €410 million, 20 counter-drone systems and French 155 mm artillery ammunition.
People
Former PIT-RADWAR chief Przemysław Kowalczuk has become CEO of Prime ASI, which plans to consolidate defense manufacturers across Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.
Czech Republic
Aero Vodochody confirms Ukrainian interest in up to 16 L-39 Skyfox jets, including potential combat configurations for counter-drone operations.
UVID 2026
Gadfin brought its Spirit One HD hydrogen-electric cargo drone to UVID 2026, highlighting autonomous logistics technology with potential dual-use applications.
UVID 2026
Mobilicom showcased SwarmiX at UVID 2026 while announcing its first US manufacturing operations, targeting demand for secure autonomous defense systems.