Defense procurement

North Macedonia

North Macedonia Plans Drone and Counter-Drone Procurement as 2027 Defense Budget Rises

Planned investments in drones and counter-drone systems under a higher 2027 defense budget could open new procurement opportunities for suppliers in North Macedonia.

Albania

Albania Extends €452,000 Defense Weapons Depot Tender Deadline

Albania has extended the deadline for a €452,000 military weapons depot reconstruction tender in Elbasan to October 26, 2026.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Serb Government Plans €1.53M Police Drone and Counter-UAS Procurement

Bosnia’s Republika Srpska plans €1.53 million for police drones and counter-UAS systems, with suppliers and procurement details yet to be announced.

Lithuania

Lithuania Moves to Accelerate Defense Procurement and Tighten Supply Chain Rules

Lithuania's parliament advances defense procurement reforms to shorten approval times, speed up military technology trials and prioritize supply chain reliability.

Poland

Poland Detains Former Defense Industry Executive in PGZ Corruption Investigation

Poland's CBA detains a former defense industry executive and a businessman in an investigation involving PGZ companies, alleged corruption and fictitious services.

AUSA 2026

Croatia and Albania Join U.S. Army Drone and Counter-Drone Procurement Initiative

Croatia and Albania sign agreements to access U.S. Army drone and counter-drone procurement marketplaces at AUSA 2026 in Washington.

Poland

Poland Warns of Delays to Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missile Deliveries

Poland expects delays in U.S.-supplied PAC-3 MSE Patriot interceptors as global demand strains missile stocks. HIMARS delivery schedules are also uncertain.

Estonia

Estonia Seeks Suppliers for €31 Million UAV Warhead and Payload Program

Estonia is seeking suppliers for a €31 million UAV warhead and payload procurement program, with manufacturers invited to apply by October 16.

Germany

Germany Plans Low-Cost Cruise Missiles With 1,500 km Reach

Germany plans to equip its army with low-cost cruise missiles capable of striking targets up to 1,500 km away, with initial deliveries possible in 2027.

Austria

Austria, Canada Eye Defense Procurement and Drone Cooperation

Austria and Canada are exploring deeper defense cooperation in procurement, dual-use technology and unmanned systems as Canada's access to EU defense programs expands.

Austria

Austria Introduces New Defense Procurement Transparency Rules

Austria's new defense procurement rules introduce standardized electronic notices, machine-readable contract data and new national disclosure requirements.

Romania

Romania Fields First AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicles Under 65-Vehicle Program

Romania has placed its first nine AAV-7 amphibious assault vehicles into service, beginning a 65-vehicle program for its marine infantry operating around the Danube Delta and Black Sea coast.