China
China’s Ministry of State Security has warned that artificial intelligence could pose growing risks to political stability, critical infrastructure and sensitive data, as Beijing increasingly treats AI as a national-security and counterintelligence issue.
Russia
State-backed groups linked to Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are increasingly using AI to accelerate cyber espionage targeting governments, defence companies and international organisations.
Intelligence
Belgium is investigating suspected Chinese semiconductor espionage as researchers detail a Russian-linked cyber campaign targeting European institutions.
Belgium
A Belgian court has kept a former NATO intern in custody over suspected espionage at SHAPE, as investigators examine a possible link to China.
Serbia
China’s Jiangsu Reliance Energy Tech will invest €100.5 million in a Serbian battery plant supplying drones, robots and unmanned vehicles.
Serbia
Serbia's 250th Air Defense Missile Brigade is conducting intensive Pantsir-S1 training as Belgrade builds a layered network around Russian and Chinese systems.
Serbia
Serbia has confirmed the acquisition of the Chinese HQ-9B long range surface-to-air missile system, marking a significant expansion of the country's integrated air defense capabilities. The purchase further deepens defense cooperation between Belgrade and Beijing.
China
China has restricted exports of dual-use goods to seven European defense-related entities linked to Taiwan cooperation. The measure targets firms across Germany, Belgium, and the Czech Republic. It introduces new uncertainty for European defense supply chains reliant on Chinese-origin components.
Serbia
Serbia is the only country in Europe operating Chinese FK-3 missiles, CH-92 drones, and CM-400AKG ballistic missiles. Here is what Belgrade has bought, why, and what it means for the region.
Serbia
Serbia has confirmed that its Chinese-made FK-3 surface-to-air missile system is operational, marking the first deployment of the system in Europe. The acquisition strengthens Serbia’s long-range air defense capabilities and reflects Belgrade’s continued diversification of defense suppliers.
Poland
Poland’s armed forces have banned Chinese-manufactured vehicles from entering protected military facilities, citing data security risks linked to connected car systems. The directive reflects concerns that onboard sensors and communication technologies could expose sensitive information.
Croatia
Orqa has expanded its drone manufacturing capacity in Osijek to 280,000 EU-made, NDAA-compliant drones annually — a pivotal shift as Europe seeks secure, non-Chinese supply chains for defence-grade unmanned systems.