Estonia
Estonia Gets €351.6M SAFE Payment for Defense Procurement
Estonia has received €351.6 million in its first EU SAFE payment, unlocking financing for air defense, ammunition, drones and other priority capabilities.
Drones
Lithuania
Lithuania Accelerates AI-Powered Air Defense Network After Drone Incidents
Lithuania is accelerating development of an AI-enabled air defense network that combines radars, sensors, and autonomous interceptor drones after repeated airspace violations exposed gaps in low-altitude drone detection.
Analysis
7 Open Categories in Defense-Tech Investment for 2026
Drones and counter-drones are fully funded. Missiles, subsea, space, propulsion, and biodefense are the seven defense-tech investment categories still open in 2026, several map directly onto Western Balkans capability.