Analysis
Top 7 Israeli Defense-Tech Companies Expanding Into Europe
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
Defense analysis, guides, and explainers on procurement, funding, capabilities, and industry trends across CEE and SEE, context beyond the daily headlines.
Analysis
Which Soviet Weapons Are Still in NATO Service in 2026?
Soviet-designed aircraft, air defenses, tanks and IFVs remain in several NATO forces in 2026, even as Western replacements enter service.
Analysis
Sovereign Defense Production: What It Really Means in Europe
Europe wants sovereign defense production, but factories alone do not create autonomy. The real tests are design control, supply chains, sustainment and technology.
Analysis
The Next Air Defense Operator May Be a Private Company
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 Hardens Critical Infrastructure Against Drone Threats
Europe is strengthening critical infrastructure security as explosive drones expose vulnerabilities at energy sites, airports and strategic facilities.
Analysis
NATO Air Defense Systems: Patriot, SAMP/T, IRIS-T, NASAMS
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
Russian Plots Put European Defense Executives at Risk
The suspected Russian plot against Donaustahl CEO Stefan Thumann exposes a wider security risk for European defense executives supporting Ukraine.
United States
How the U.S. Space Force Fights Wars: GPS to Golden Dome
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.
Jobs
How Defense Is Pulling Workers From Tech and Auto in 2026
From laid-off German autoworkers to Silicon Valley engineers chasing Anduril paychecks, the defense industry is pulling talent from every direction in 2026. AD looks at what's driving the shift and what it means for CEE/SEE.
Analysis
Cyberattack Wave Hits State Institutions Across CEE and SEE
From Bosnia's border service to Poland's health records and Latvia's vehicle registry, a wave of cyberattacks has struck state institutions across CEE and SEE since June, exposing tens of millions of records.
Analysis
Who's Leading Next-Generation Body Armor and Soldier Kit
From Anduril's AI helmet to Poland's Tytan program and Croatia's Šestan-Busch, AD maps the companies building next-generation body armor and soldier systems across the US, Europe, and CEE/SEE.
Analysis
F-35 Fever: Why 13 European Air Forces Bought the Same Jet
Thirteen European air forces have ordered the F-35, from Poland to a Portuguese withdrawal. A look at why the stealth fighter became NATO's default choice, and why Europe's own sixth-generation alternative just collapsed.