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Germany

Quantum Systems Demonstrates Multi-Domain Drone Operations With XTEND, Volkswagen and Daimler Truck

Germany's Quantum Systems has demonstrated coordinated air, land and maritime unmanned operations with partners including XTEND, Volkswagen and Daimler Truck, using its MOSAIC UXS software platform.

Bulgaria

NATO Tests Counter-Drone Systems From 20 Defense Companies in Bulgaria

NATO-led special operations exercise BOLD ADRA 26 brought together 20 defense companies and military units from 15 countries to test drone detection, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS capabilities in Bulgaria.

Austria

Austria’s Frequentis Leads €25.9M European Air Traffic Control Project

Vienna-based Frequentis will lead a €25.9 million European research project developing cloud-based air traffic control systems, AI-assisted tools, and secure cross-border aviation services.

Austria

Austrian GuardAero Wins Protection Award for Military Vehicle Counter-Drone System

Austrian defense startup GuardAero wins a Munich innovation award for APS1, its autonomous counter-drone protection system for military vehicles.

CSG

CSG and North Vector Dynamics Eye European CM-70 Production

CSG and Canada's North Vector Dynamics agree to explore European production and integration of the CM-70 precision-guided drone interceptor.

Poland

Ericsson, Play and Asseco Demonstrate AI Drone Detection System in Poland

Ericsson, Play and Asseco demonstrate a multi-sensor drone detection system in Poland, combining radio sensing, AI acoustic analysis and 5G connectivity.

Poland

Pratt & Whitney Begins $100M F-35 Engine Expansion in Poland

Pratt & Whitney begins construction of a $100 million factory expansion in Poland to increase production capacity for F-35 and other aircraft engine components.

Austria

Austria Expels Four Russian Diplomats Over Suspected Espionage

Austria expels four Russian diplomats, including an OSCE military security official, following intelligence findings and reports of suspected contacts with Austrian military personnel.

Austria

Austria, Germany and Switzerland Discuss Defense Research Cooperation in Graz

Defense research officials from Austria, Germany and Switzerland met in Graz to discuss autonomous systems, AI, energy technologies and joint research.

European Union

EU Parliament Calls for Possible Black Sea Naval Operation and Counter-Drone Support

European Parliament backs stronger Black Sea security, calling for counter-drone support for Romania and Bulgaria and consideration of a naval operation.

Romania

Thales Reports €11.3 Billion in Defense Orders, Cites Romania Radar Deal

Thales reports €11.3 billion in defense orders for the first nine months of 2026, highlighting Romania's €247 million radar procurement.

Germany

Germany Arrests Suspected Russian Spy Accused of Targeting Defense Industry

German prosecutors arrest a suspected Russian spy accused of gathering intelligence on European arms manufacturers and NATO's eastern flank.