Czech Republic
India's A-One Group has signed three agreements with Czech partners covering drone technology, electronic components and potential joint manufacturing during a Czech government-led business mission.
Hungary
Hungary is evaluating domestic drone and counter-drone technologies, including a laser system demonstrated against a target drone, as it seeks to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
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Lithuania
Lithuania has proposed €4.8 billion in defense spending for 2027, maintaining its 5% GDP target while preparing for Germany's permanent combat brigade deployment.
Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has invested €20 million in a Spanish ammunition facility capable of producing three million medium-calibre components annually, including supplies for air defence and counter-drone systems.
Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems plans its first European laser warning systems production and maintenance center in Sweden, with operations expected to begin in 2027.
Germany
Germany is negotiating a 50% stake in Leopard 2 manufacturer KNDS as IPO plans stall, potentially creating equal German-French state ownership.
NATO
Five arrested in Norway as Eurojust coordinates a NATO procurement fraud investigation involving suspected bribery and searches in Romania and Germany.
Serbia
Serbia's defense minister reviews production, existing contracts and investment plans at Zastava Arms and Zastava TERVO in Kragujevac.
Czech Republic
Czech BIS chief Michal Koudelka warns Russia could escalate sabotage and other operations against NATO states supporting Ukraine in the coming months.
Germany
Germany reports progress in its €11.5 billion D-LBO military digitalization program, but vehicle upgrades remain behind schedule as battlefield testing continues.
Hungary
Hungary's defense minister urges Europe to expand domestic arms production, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthen defense industry cooperation.