Poland
Poland Orders Passive Radars for NATO’s Eastern Border
Poland will acquire dozens of XY-Sensing passive radars to detect low-flying, low-signature aircraft along its eastern border under a framework deal through 2035.
Air Defense
Romania
Romania to Provide Patriot Interceptors to Ukraine
Romania will contribute Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine as NATO allies work to reinforce Kyiv's air defense amid continued Russian attacks.
Ukraine
EU to Disburse €3.3 Billion for Ukrainian Missiles and Drones
The EU will release €3.3 billion to Ukraine for missile and drone procurement as Brussels moves toward deeper defense-industrial cooperation with Kyiv.
Patria
European NATO Country Orders Patria Passive Radar System
Patria will deliver its MUSCL passive radar system to an undisclosed European NATO member, adding a low-signature air-surveillance and counter-UAS capability that operates without transmitting its own radar signal.
Industry
Northrop Grumman Expands Defense Partnerships in Eastern Europe
Northrop Grumman expands defense partnerships in Poland and Estonia around IBCS, Bushmaster cannons and the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.
Poland
MBDA, Poland Advance Low-Cost Counter-Drone Interceptor
MBDA and Poland's WITU completed seeker trials for the Counter Mass Interceptor, a supersonic missile designed to defeat mass drone attacks.
Poland
PGZ, MKE Partner on Non-Kinetic Air Defense Systems
Poland's PGZ and Türkiye's MKE will cooperate on SHORAD, VSHORAD and non-kinetic air defense technologies under an agreement signed at MSPO 2026.
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.
Germany
Ground A Raises €9.1M to Scale GA 1000 Counter-Drone Laser
German defense startup Ground A raised €9.1M to industrialize its GA 1000 laser counter-drone system and prepare series production in Germany.
Romania
Slovakia to Send Low-Altitude Radars to Romania’s Border
Slovakia will deploy low-altitude radars and personnel to Romania as Bucharest strengthens surveillance along its eastern border after repeated drone incidents.
Lithuania
Lithuania Fast-Tracks Drone Interceptors and New Radars
Lithuania will fast-track interceptor drones and short-range and passive radars as Vilnius builds a lower-cost defense layer against small aerial threats.
Romania
Romania Reports 43 Drone Incursions as Black Sea Threat Grows
Romania has recorded 43 unauthorized drone incursions since the Ukraine war began, including 25 in 2026, as pressure grows along NATO’s Black Sea flank.