Romania
Romania Seeks Expanded U.S. Defense Production and Maintenance Partnerships
Romania seeks deeper U.S. defense industry cooperation in production, maintenance and logistics as Bucharest pushes for a stronger American presence.
Germany
Germany Names Christian Freuding Next Bundeswehr Chief
Germany appoints Christian Freuding as the next Bundeswehr chief, bringing a Ukraine-focused commander to the top military post in February 2027.
Poland
Poland Arrests Six Over Alleged Russian Military Components Smuggling Network
Polish intelligence detained six suspects over an alleged operation to smuggle ammunition components to Russia, with four facing espionage charges.
NATO
NATO Selects Quantum Systems and Four Others for Counter-Drone Marketplace
NATO selects 16 counter-drone solutions from five companies, including Germany's Quantum Systems, enabling faster procurement by Allied militaries.
Germany
Germany’s Arminius Boxer Deal Delayed to 2027 as Rheinmetall Cuts Forecast
Germany's major Boxer armored vehicle procurement has slipped into 2027, delaying expected orders and advance payments as Rheinmetall lowers its annual revenue outlook.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Moves to Double Defense Investment Approval Thresholds Under New Law
Bulgaria's government has approved draft legislation raising military investment approval thresholds to €50 million and €100 million, alongside changes to NATO procurement procedures.
Germany
STARK Unveils VANTA 24 Armed Autonomous Vessel for Baltic Sea Operations
STARK has unveiled VANTA 24, a 24-meter autonomous combat vessel designed for Baltic operations, with anti-ship missiles, loitering munitions and Minerva software.
Hungary
Hungary Doubles EUFOR Althea Standby Force to 300 Personnel
Hungary is increasing its domestic standby reserve for EUFOR Althea from 150 to 300 personnel, strengthening its ability to reinforce the mission in Bosnia.
Defense Industry
Ondas Secures New Counter-Drone Contracts in Europe and Asia
Ondas has secured new counter-UAS contracts with a European police organization and an Asian government customer, expanding its international defense business.
Poland
Poland Produces First 6,000 GROT A3 Rifles, Targets 17,000 Deliveries by Year-End
Poland's Łucznik factory has produced 6,000 GROT A3 rifles, with 17,000 expected to reach the armed forces by the end of 2026.
Lithuania
Lithuania Considers State Drone Holding as Manufacturers Demand Orders
Lithuania is considering a state-backed drone holding, but manufacturers RSI Europe and UDS say procurement orders matter more than new structures.
Poland
Poland Inaugurates Construction of Hanwha-WB Rocket Factory for HOMAR-K
Poland has inaugurated construction of the Hanwha-WB rocket factory in Gorzów Wielkopolski, expanding domestic missile production for HOMAR-K launchers.