Hungary
Hungary is evaluating domestic drone and counter-drone technologies, including a laser system demonstrated against a target drone, as it seeks to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
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Lithuania
Lithuania has proposed €4.8 billion in defense spending for 2027, maintaining its 5% GDP target while preparing for Germany's permanent combat brigade deployment.
Poland
At least 1,500 European troops will train in Poland in November, rehearsing deployment and logistics for a potential security mission in Ukraine after a ceasefire.
Romania
Romanian Air Force F-16s shot down two jet-powered Geran attack drones over the Black Sea on October 17, following a series of drone incursions into NATO airspace.
Bulgaria
Following multiple drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, Sofia has requested additional NATO aircraft, air-defense missiles and counter-drone capabilities as security concerns intensify along the alliance's southeastern flank.
Poland
The U.S. defense technology company is considering European manufacturing for its new Steelfin missile family, building on an existing agreement with Poland's PGZ to produce Barracuda-500M cruise missiles.
Austria
Austria’s Steyr Motors and Germany’s Avilus are integrating a mobile generator system to support rapid battery charging and repeated missions by the Grille 9X unmanned medical evacuation aircraft.
Germany
Germany signs a counter-drone contract reportedly worth over €1.1 billion as lawmakers approve new Patriot fire units, maintenance equipment and NH90 radios.
AUSA 2026
Estonia's Milrem Robotics and Chugach sign an agreement to explore U.S. production of military robots, including potential exports through Foreign Military Sales.
Germany
Germany is negotiating a 50% stake in Leopard 2 manufacturer KNDS as IPO plans stall, potentially creating equal German-French state ownership.
Poland
Poland plans drones for every military squad and a civilian Drone Legion to support its armed forces, Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz announced.