Croatia
Aero Sentinel has announced its participation in a counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) training exercise conducted alongside the Croatian Special Forces, marking another operational demonstration of the company's drone detection and targeting technologies. According to the company, the exercise was supported by its European representative, Petar Dragičević,
Romania
Romanian technology company OVES Enterprise and Ukraine's EDRONE will jointly manufacture military drones in Cluj-Napoca, creating an initial production capacity of 1,000 systems per month with plans for significant expansion.
Startups
The US Army has awarded Neros Technologies a contract worth up to $500 million for low-cost first-person-view attack drones. The agreement supports a broader Pentagon effort to expand domestic production of attritable unmanned systems.
Croatia
Croatian drone manufacturer ORQA has joined the EU-Ukraine Drone Deal as one of its 18 founding companies. The initiative could give the Osijek-based company a larger role in joint production, technology development and European drone supply chains.
Estonia
Estonia and Ukraine have signed an agreement covering drones, joint defense production and technology exchange. The framework could support new manufacturing projects in both countries, but does not create immediate financial obligations for Estonia.
Eurosatory 2026
KNDS has presented a prototype containerized drone launch system at Eurosatory 2026 as part of a broader mission solution architecture for land forces.
Croatia
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has unveiled the MRM2-10AI, a tactical UAV designed for operations in electronically contested environments. The system combines hybrid communications, onboard computing, and autonomous capabilities to maintain effectiveness under jamming and GNSS disruption.
Estonia
Japanese drone company Terra Drone has launched a new defense-focused subsidiary in Estonia as it expands its presence in the European defense market. The move strengthens the company's support, logistics, and maintenance capabilities while deepening cooperation with Ukrainian drone developers.
Croatia
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa is expanding its international manufacturing network as part of a broader effort to increase annual drone production capacity beyond one million units. The company plans to distribute production across allied markets.
Drones
A Japanese startup has introduced the Shiraha drone, a low-cost unmanned system reportedly priced below $450 per unit. The platform reflects a growing shift toward affordable, attritable drone capabilities.
Analysis
From Paris to Brussels and Celje to Abu Dhabi, a surge in military spending and geopolitical tension is reshaping the world of defense trade shows.
USA
U.S. Central Command confirmed the first combat use of its Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones during Saturday’s air campaign against Iranian military infrastructure. The expendable loitering munitions were deployed alongside missiles and airstrikes as part of Operation Epic Fury.