Poland
Poland's PONAR and Greece's ELVO Sign Defense Industry Cooperation Agreement
Poland's PONAR Wadowice and Greece's ELVO 2020 have signed a defense industry agreement, with potential links to the Polish-Ukrainian Bohdana howitzer program.
Sweden
Sweden’s SWEBAL Begins Groundwork for New TNT Production Plant
SWEBAL has begun groundwork for its new TNT production plant in Nora, Sweden, targeting over 4,000 metric tons of annual capacity to strengthen Europe’s ammunition supply chain.
Lithuania
Lithuania Begins Deploying Lockheed Martin Radars for NATO Air Defense
Lithuania has begun deploying US-made AN/TPS-77 MRR mobile radars, strengthening national air surveillance and contributing real-time data to NATO's integrated air and missile defense network.
Austria
Red Cat Offers €39 Per Share to Acquire Austria’s Steyr Motors
U.S. defense technology company Red Cat has proposed an all-cash takeover of Austria’s Steyr Motors at €39 per share, seeking to combine specialized engine manufacturing with its autonomous maritime systems business.
Events
Future Forces Forum 2026 to Bring 500+ Defense Exhibitors to Prague
Future Forces Forum 2026 opens in Prague on October 21, bringing 500+ exhibitors, NATO delegations, and new defense technologies.
Ukraine
Ukraine’s BlueBird Tech Unveils Chuyka 4.5.0 Drone Detector
Ukrainian defense manufacturer BlueBird Tech has introduced the Chuyka 4.5.0 drone detector, expanding frequency coverage to 8.8 GHz and adding external video output for monitoring FPV drone threats.
Slovenia
Slovenia’s Valhalla Unveils New Skythunder Anti-Drone System
Slovenian defense manufacturer Valhalla Turrets has revealed a new Skythunder configuration combining a 20 mm Gatling cannon, 70 mm laser-guided rockets and planned 360-degree radar coverage.
Serbia
Serbia’s Yugoimport Secures Site for Lazar 3 Armored Vehicle Assembly
Serbian defense company Yugoimport-SDPR has secured an industrial site in Zaječar for planned Lazar 3 armored vehicle assembly, with more than 100 jobs projected.
Lithuania
Lithuania and Estonia Secure €29.5M for Drone Warhead Production
Lithuania’s RSI Europe and Estonia’s Odin Defence have been selected for €29.5 million in EU funding to expand drone warhead and explosive component manufacturing through the RagnaRasa project.
Israel
Elbit Systems Wins $235M European Rocket Artillery Deal
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems secures a $235 million European contract for PULS rocket launchers and EXTRA-MR precision-guided rockets.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Plans €43.5M Defense Technology Center With Eight Labs
Bulgaria will establish a €43.5 million defense technology center in Kazanlak, with eight laboratories focused on AI, autonomous systems, advanced materials, cybersecurity and counter-drone technologies.
Poland
Poland’s Creotech Plans to Produce 100 Satellites a Year
Polish satellite maker Creotech plans a new factory capable of producing up to 100 identical satellites annually by 2029, while warning of Europe's reliance on US rockets.