Poland
Poland Unveils ORP Wicher, First New Miecznik Frigate
Poland has unveiled ORP Wicher, the first of three Miecznik frigates that will rebuild its surface fleet and add naval air defense capacity in the Baltic.
CEE
Defense news and analysis from Central and Eastern Europe, covering procurement, military modernization, defense industry developments, emerging technologies, and regional security.
Romania
Romania Reviews Otokar COBRA II Production at Mediaș Plant
Romania’s defense minister inspected COBRA II production at Otokar’s Mediaș plant as deliveries under the €857 million program reached 290 vehicles.
Poland
Poland Seeks More EU SAFE Funds for Military Aircraft
Poland wants unused EU SAFE defense loans beyond its €43.7 billion allocation, with transport and aerial refueling aircraft among potential purchases.
Latvia
Latvia Launches Operation Werewolf on Eastern Border
Latvia launched Operation Werewolf through August to reinforce its eastern border with more personnel, drones and interagency security coordination.
Poland
Poland Builds Europe’s Largest AH-64E Apache Support Hub
Poland and Boeing signed agreements to establish Europe’s largest AH-64E Apache support infrastructure as Warsaw prepares to operate 96 helicopters.
Poland
CSG, Dezamet Sign €100M Deal for 155 mm Ammunition Parts
CSG and Poland’s Dezamet signed a €100 million-plus agreement for components used in 155 mm artillery ammunition production.
Poland
Poland’s Record Military Parade Highlights €43.7B SAFE Push
Poland will stage its largest post-war military parade on August 15 as Warsaw accelerates procurement backed by €43.7 billion in EU SAFE loans.
Lithuania
Lithuania Eyes South Korean Air Defense and Anti-Drone Systems
Lithuania is exploring South Korean air defense and anti-drone systems, with delivery speed and potential local production among its procurement priorities.
CEE
Who's Who in CEE Artillery Ammunition: The Four Big Producers
From Poland's Mesko to Bulgaria's VMZ Sopot, a guide to the companies driving Central and Eastern Europe's artillery ammunition buildup, and who owns whom.
Latvia
Latvia to Deploy More Air Defense Systems on Eastern Border
Latvia plans additional air defense systems, radars and interceptors along its eastern border as Riga strengthens protection against drone incursions.
Estonia
HEVI Optronics Plans New Defense Factory Near Tallinn
Estonia’s HEVI Optronics will build a new factory near Tallinn to expand production, testing and development of electro-optical defense systems.
Weekly Briefing
CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: August 2–8, 2026
This week: what NATO's Baltic Drone Wall actually is behind the buzzword, Estonia's €2.34B SAFE loan, Zelensky's expected first visit to Belgrade, and Poland's deepening ties with Israeli defense industry.