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.
Serbia
China's Sinotruk Eyes Military Vehicle Production in Serbia
China's Sinotruk is exploring cooperation with Serbia's FAP on vehicle production, factory upgrades, new products and component supplies.
Events
India, Austria Hold First Defense Industry Conference in Vienna
Indian and Austrian defense companies meet in Vienna today for the first bilateral defense industry conference focused on technology and industrial partnerships.
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.
Poland
Poland Orders Passive Radars for NATO’s Eastern Border
Poland will acquire dozens of XY-Sensing passive radars to detect low-flying, low-signature aircraft along its eastern border under a framework deal through 2035.
Ukraine
EU to Disburse €3.3 Billion for Ukrainian Missiles and Drones
The EU will release €3.3 billion to Ukraine for missile and drone procurement as Brussels moves toward deeper defense-industrial cooperation with Kyiv.
Czech Republic
Colt CZ Profit Jumps 73% as Defense Orders and Energetics Business Drive Growth
Colt CZ reported a 72.7% increase in first-half net profit to CZK 1.6 billion and raised its 2026 outlook as military contracts, stronger ammunition margins and its new energetics business boosted performance.
Slovenia
Ukraine and Slovenia Move Toward Drone Deal, Eye Joint Defense Production
Ukraine and Slovenia are preparing a Drone Deal that could open the way for joint defense production, technology transfer and new projects between companies from both countries.
Tekever
TEKEVER signs up to £400 million contract to supply AR5 drones to British Army
TEKEVER has signed a contract worth up to £400 million to supply the British Army with 24 AR5 long-endurance surveillance drones, replacing Watchkeeper under Project CORVUS.
Romania
Romania’s Cugir Signs €54M Deal to Expand NATO Ammunition Production
Romania’s Uzina Mecanică Cugir has signed a €54 million contract for new equipment to produce 12.7×99 mm NATO ammunition, part of the plant’s largest modernization program in three decades.