Czech Republic
7 Czech Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Seven Czech defense tech firms working on drone detection, autonomous flight, pilot training, satellite intelligence, and military supply chains in 2026.
Czech Republic
Czech Army Tests Counter-Drone Systems in Drone Shield 2026
The Czech Army is testing counter-drone technologies against FPV and fiber-controlled UAV threats during the Drone Shield 2026 experiment.
Germany
Germany Probes Suspected Explosives Near Wunstorf Drone
German investigators are examining suspected explosive material found near drone wreckage close to Wunstorf, home of the Luftwaffe A400M fleet.
Lithuania
Lithuania Hardens Strategic Harmony Link Substation Against Shahed Drone Attacks
The planned Gižai power hub near Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave will feature blast-resistant transformer enclosures, anti-ram barriers and underground intrusion detection as Lithuania adapts critical infrastructure to wartime threats.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria to Deploy Counter-Drone Systems at Critical Sites
Bulgaria will deploy counter-drone systems at critical infrastructure and tighten security around arms factories and ammunition depots after repeated incidents.
Lithuania
RSI Europe Plans €50M Drone and Defense Systems Plant in Lithuania
RSI Europe plans to invest up to €50 million in Panevėžys, expanding Lithuanian production of drone-related defense systems and components.
Slovenia
Five Slovenian Defense Companies Join Kyiv Talks as Slovenia Moves Toward Ukraine Drone Deal
Slovenia has formally expressed interest in joining Ukraine’s Drone Deal initiative as DAT-CON, STRiX eMotors, SkyLabs, Beyond Semiconductor and Podkrižnik joined government talks in Kyiv on drones, counter-UAS systems and wider defense-industrial cooperation.
Ukraine
EU to Disburse €3.3 Billion for Ukrainian Missiles and Drones
The EU will release €3.3 billion to Ukraine for missile and drone procurement as Brussels moves toward deeper defense-industrial cooperation with Kyiv.
Hungary
Hungary Opens One of Europe’s Largest Drone Factories as Production Shifts Away From China
Hungary’s ABZ Innovation has opened a €7 million drone manufacturing expansion capable of producing up to 3,500 aircraft annually, adding significant new capacity to Europe’s growing domestic drone industry.
Slovenia
Ukraine and Slovenia Move Toward Drone Deal, Eye Joint Defense Production
Ukraine and Slovenia are preparing a Drone Deal that could open the way for joint defense production, technology transfer and new projects between companies from both countries.
Serbia
Serbia Opens Israeli Drone Assembly Plant, Plans Three More Factories
Serbia has opened a factory to assemble Israeli-made drones for its armed forces and international customers, with President Aleksandar Vučić saying at least three additional facilities are planned with Israeli partners.
Industry
XTEND selected among top performers in $1 billion U.S. Drone Dominance Program
XTEND has been selected among the top performers in Gauntlet II of the U.S. Drone Dominance Program after delivering and demonstrating 120 STRIKER systems during military testing at Fort Carson.