Bulgaria
Bulgaria is set to receive €490 million under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative to fund defence industry investments focused on joint procurement.
Poland
The EU’s EUR 150 billion SAFE financing framework offers a major boost to European rearmament but ties funding to strict delivery deadlines. With equipment required by 2030, defense manufacturers face unprecedented pressure to expand capacity and stabilize supply chains.
Slovakia
ZVS Holding has secured a landmark seven-year, €58 billion ammunition framework with the Slovak Ministry of Defense, establishing Slovakia as the core production hub for EU artillery and tank munitions.
Croatia
Croatia has green-lit a €1.945 billion defense modernization program that will transform its military by 2030. The plan includes Leopard 2A8 tanks, CAESAR howitzers, TATRA heavy trucks, and an anti-drone network built with domestic industry partners.
Romania
BUCHAREST — South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will begin construction of its long-anticipated defense production plant in Romania in the first quarter of 2026, marking one of the largest defense industrial investments in Eastern Europe. The Romanian Ministry of Economy confirmed the timeline this week, noting that the new factory will
Croatia
Croatia’s defense industry, comprising around 100 companies and 3,000 employees, generates over €600 million annually. A new agreement with state institutions aims to boost exports, visibility, and integration into Europe’s defense supply chains.
Romania
Facing repeated Russian drone incursions, Bucharest looks to Kyiv’s battle-tested UAV technology through the EU’s €150 billion defence loan scheme.