Lithuania
Lithuania, Mach Industries Explore Drone and Engine Production
Lithuania and U.S. firm Mach Industries have signed separate agreements to explore drone production and develop propulsion manufacturing capacity in Lithuania.
Germany
DTCP Defence Fund Secures €455M at First Close in Europe
German investment firm DTCP has secured €455 million in commitments for its defense technology fund, with investments already made in Norway and the UK.
Czech Republic
7 Czech Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Seven Czech defense tech firms working on drone detection, autonomous flight, pilot training, satellite intelligence, and military supply chains in 2026.
Czech Republic
Czech Army Tests Counter-Drone Systems in Drone Shield 2026
The Czech Army is testing counter-drone technologies against FPV and fiber-controlled UAV threats during the Drone Shield 2026 experiment.
Poland
Kongsberg Adds €16M Navigation Package to Poland C-UAS
Advanced Navigation will supply hundreds of inertial navigation systems for Kongsberg PROTECTOR platforms supporting Poland's SAN counter-drone program.
Poland
Poland Targets 15,000 US Troops With New Permanent Base
Poland wants about 15,000 US troops in the country as Warsaw advances plans for a new permanent American military base.
Germany
Germany Probes Suspected Explosives Near Wunstorf Drone
German investigators are examining suspected explosive material found near drone wreckage close to Wunstorf, home of the Luftwaffe A400M fleet.
Analysis
The Counterparty Problem: Why Corporate Intelligence Is Becoming a Security Issue in Europe
Sanctions, opaque ownership and tighter investment screening are reshaping how European companies assess business partners. As commercial risk and national security overlap, knowing the legal entity behind a deal may no longer be enough.
Russia
European Intelligence Warns Russian Hybrid Threat Is Rising
Czech, Latvian and Swedish intelligence assessments point to rising Russian sabotage, cyber and influence activity across Europe, while differing on escalation risks.
Hungary
Hungary Sets Air and Drone Defense as Military Priorities
Hungary is prioritizing air and drone defense, air surveillance and heavy forces as NATO shifts from higher spending to fielded military capabilities.
Poland
Polish UAV Maker FlyFocus Taps DTC for Resilient Battlefield Communications
Warsaw-based FlyFocus will integrate DTC radio technology into its unmanned systems as drone manufacturers increasingly prioritize resilient links and anti-jamming performance in contested environments.
Lithuania
Lithuania Hardens Strategic Harmony Link Substation Against Shahed Drone Attacks
The planned Gižai power hub near Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave will feature blast-resistant transformer enclosures, anti-ram barriers and underground intrusion detection as Lithuania adapts critical infrastructure to wartime threats.