AUSA 2026
IAI and SIG SAUER Complete FIRE STORM 250 Armed Drone Firing Test
IAI and SIG SAUER have completed a firing test of the FIRE STORM 250 armed VTOL drone, demonstrating airborne target identification and machine-gun engagement.
Industry
CSG and Bavovna Sign Agreement to Expand AI-Powered Autonomous Defense Technologies
Czech defense group CSG partners with U.S.-based Bavovna to expand international access to AI-powered autonomous navigation technologies for unmanned systems.
Poland
KONGSBERG to Invest €45 Million in Polish Counter-Drone Factory
Norwegian defense group KONGSBERG plans a new production and sustainment facility near Gdańsk to support Poland's SAN counter-drone program and future European customers.
Estonia
Ukraine and Estonia Advance Joint Defense Projects, Fortification Cooperation
Ukraine and Estonia advance joint defense projects, drone export cooperation and the transfer of Ukrainian fortification expertise to the Baltic Defence Line.
Poland
MBDA and Fortem Expand Counter-Drone Partnership with FireThorn Interceptor
MBDA and Fortem expand their counter-drone partnership, bringing FireThorn and DroneHunter interceptors into European air defense networks.
Jobs
Frankenburg Technologies Lists Seven Jobs Across Estonia and Latvia
The Estonian missile defense company is recruiting engineers, production specialists and cybersecurity personnel as it develops its European manufacturing operations.
Austria
Austria and Italy Discuss Defense Cooperation, Ukraine and Western Balkans in Vienna
Senior Austrian and Italian diplomats reaffirmed plans to strengthen security and defense cooperation, with the war in Ukraine, EU enlargement and stability in the Western Balkans among the main topics.
Czech Republic
CSG Acquires 9.5% of MDA Space, Becomes Largest Shareholder
CSG acquires a 9.5% stake in Canada's MDA Space, becoming its largest shareholder and opening the door to European satellite manufacturing cooperation.
Germany
Airbus and Kratos Complete First European Valkyrie Flight, Target 2029 Combat Readiness
Airbus and Kratos complete the first European U740 Valkyrie flight, targeting German Air Force combat readiness by 2029 and Eurofighter integration in 2027.
Croatia
Croatia Maps 208 Defense-Capable Firms as Contracts Top €200M
Croatia identifies 208 firms with defense production capabilities as domestic military equipment contracts exceed €200 million over the past year.
European Union
EU Sanctions 826 Russian Defense Firms and 743 Executives
The EU has sanctioned 826 Russian defense companies and 743 executives in its largest-ever listing action, targeting missile, drone and military supply chains.
European Union
EU Approves €115M AGILE Defense Innovation Program for 2027
The EU Council has approved the €115 million AGILE program to accelerate defense innovation, with funding for startups and SMEs beginning in 2027.