Poland
Polish SIM Cards Found in Russian Drones as Probe Closes
Polish prosecutors have closed their investigation into the 2025 Russian drone incursion. Investigators found Polish SIM cards but could not identify those responsible.
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.
Lithuania
Lithuanian Drone Maker UDS Launches Joint Venture in Ukraine
Lithuania’s Unmanned Defense Systems has established UDS Ukraine to work directly with military units on drone deployment, training and development.
Lithuania
Lithuania Receives First Switchblade 600 Loitering Munitions
Lithuania has received its first batch of AeroVironment Switchblade 600 loitering munitions under a €45 million procurement from the United States.
Romania
Romania Expects Anti-Drone Helicopters as Slovakia Sends Low-Altitude Radars
Romania expects two helicopters equipped with counter-drone technology by the end of October as Slovakia prepares to deploy low-altitude radars to strengthen the country’s eastern-flank air defenses.
Germany
German-Ukrainian Drone Venture Secures Expanded 2027 Order
German-Ukrainian joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries has secured an expanded 2027 drone order from Ukraine’s National Guard as it prepares to increase production capacity fivefold.
Poland
Ondas Secures $56 Million Order for European Loitering Munition Program
Ondas has secured a $56 million order for electronic safe-and-arm devices supporting a European loitering munition program, backed by production operations in Poland.
Lithuania
NATO Fighters Scrambled After Unidentified Contact Near Vilnius
Lithuania scrambled NATO jets and restricted Vilnius Airport airspace after an unidentified radar contact. A subsequent search found no suspicious objects.
Industry
BAE Weighs Bid for €2B Dutch Counter-Drone Firm Robin Radar
BAE Systems is reportedly exploring a potential bid for Dutch counter-drone specialist Robin Radar Systems, which could be valued at about €2 billion.
Startups
Occam Industries raises €3.8M to scale drone autonomy
British-Ukrainian defense tech firm Occam Industries raised €3.8 million to expand autonomous drone software, bringing total funding to €7 million.
Moldova
Russian Geran-4 Drone Explodes in Moldova After Airspace Incursion
A suspected Russian Geran-4 drone exploded near a road in Moldova's Orhei district as three UAVs violated the country's airspace on September 30.
Serbia
Serbia’s Yugoimport Seeks Expanded Defense Cooperation With Azerbaijan
Serbia's Yugoimport SDPR is seeking expanded defense cooperation with Azerbaijan in drones, counter-UAS, air defense and technology transfer.