Analysis
From mission computers and VPX systems to edge AI, these seven European suppliers are building the rugged computing hardware behind increasingly digital military platforms.
Germany
German defense technology company ARX Robotics and Ukraine’s Roboneers are expanding their UGV partnership from serial production into technical integration and joint development.
Germany
German-Ukrainian joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries has secured an expanded 2027 drone order from Ukraine’s National Guard as it prepares to increase production capacity fivefold.
Lithuania
Lithuania has started construction of a €50 million Leopard 2A8 assembly and repair plant in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone.
Poland
PIT-RADWAR is investing nearly PLN 90 million to expand production capacity in Poland, supporting Narew, Pilica and SAN air-defense programs.
Poland
Ondas has secured a $56 million order for electronic safe-and-arm devices supporting a European loitering munition program, backed by production operations in Poland.
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Estonia
Dutch and Estonian defence industry associations have signed an MoU covering joint testing, B2B matchmaking and cooperation on NATO and EU defense programmes.
Startups
British-Ukrainian defense tech firm Occam Industries raised €3.8 million to expand autonomous drone software, bringing total funding to €7 million.
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Slovakia
Slovakia’s VRM and Azerbaijan’s MIRAS have signed an MoU to explore military simulation and training projects in Azerbaijan and international markets.
Poland
Poland has allocated PLN 350 million to 86 domestic companies and institutions to maintain defense production and repair capacity that can be rapidly expanded if required.