Defense analysis, guides, and explainers on procurement, funding, capabilities, and industry trends across CEE and SEE, context beyond the daily headlines.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
Europe is racing to build a new generation of affordable deep-strike weapons, as startups and established defence groups compete to turn limited missile inventories into production measured in thousands.
Jobs
How much do defense engineers, program managers, and cyber specialists actually earn across Europe in 2026? Adria Defense breaks down pay by country and role, plus the security clearance premium reshaping salaries.
Analysis
Adria Defense ranks Europe's top five specialist private intelligence firms by HUMINT capability, scale, track record, and technology in 2026, from Tel Aviv's Black Cube to London's Blue Square Global.
Analysis
Beyond Elbit, IAI, and Rafael: seven independent, mid-size Israeli defense-tech companies building real traction in Europe, from counter-drone AI to maritime intelligence.
Analysis
Soviet-designed aircraft, air defenses, tanks and IFVs remain in several NATO forces in 2026, even as Western replacements enter service.
Analysis
Europe wants sovereign defense production, but factories alone do not create autonomy. The real tests are design control, supply chains, sustainment and technology.
Analysis
Erik Prince’s Vectus is testing whether critical infrastructure can buy air defense as a managed service. Europe could become a key test for the model.
Analysis
Europe is strengthening critical infrastructure security as explosive drones expose vulnerabilities at energy sites, airports and strategic facilities.
Analysis
Patriot, SAMP/T NG, IRIS-T SLM and NASAMS protect different layers of NATO airspace. Here is how their missiles, roles and capabilities compare.
Analysis
The suspected Russian plot against Donaustahl CEO Stefan Thumann exposes a wider security risk for European defense executives supporting Ukraine.
United States
From missile warning to jamming and Golden Dome interceptors, this is how U.S. Space Force Guardians actually fight modern wars, plus a supply chain opening CEE/SEE manufacturers haven't spotted yet.