Israel
Israel Arrests Two Germans Over Suspected Surveillance of Security Facilities
Entrance to Damon Prison on Mount Carmel in northern Israel, where two German nationals were arrested following suspected photography of security facilities.
Startups
German Startup Falk Defence Develops 100-Km Guided Rocket in Leipzig
Germany's Falk Defence is developing its Siegfried SF1-100 guided rocket in Leipzig, targeting a 100-km range and European production.
Germany
Quantum Systems Demonstrates Multi-Domain Drone Operations With XTEND, Volkswagen and Daimler Truck
Germany's Quantum Systems has demonstrated coordinated air, land and maritime unmanned operations with partners including XTEND, Volkswagen and Daimler Truck, using its MOSAIC UXS software platform.
Austria
Austrian GuardAero Wins Protection Award for Military Vehicle Counter-Drone System
Austrian defense startup GuardAero wins a Munich innovation award for APS1, its autonomous counter-drone protection system for military vehicles.
Austria
Austria, Germany and Switzerland Discuss Defense Research Cooperation in Graz
Defense research officials from Austria, Germany and Switzerland met in Graz to discuss autonomous systems, AI, energy technologies and joint research.
Germany
Germany Arrests Suspected Russian Spy Accused of Targeting Defense Industry
German prosecutors arrest a suspected Russian spy accused of gathering intelligence on European arms manufacturers and NATO's eastern flank.
Germany
Germany Awards TYTAN Technologies Contract for Six Mobile Counter-Drone Systems
Germany’s Bundeswehr has awarded Munich-based TYTAN Technologies a contract for six mobile counter-drone systems under its SMoK3D program, advancing the protection of deployed military units against unmanned aerial threats.
Germany
Germany Records 163 Suspected Sabotage Cases and Over 1,000 Drone Overflights
German intelligence assessments reveal 163 suspected sabotage cases, 1,034 drone overflights and 25 espionage investigations recorded in 2026.
Germany
Germany and Iran Summon Ambassadors Over Tehran-Linked Assassination Plot
Germany and Iran have summoned each other's ambassadors after a Hamburg court sentenced two men over an Iranian intelligence-linked plot targeting Jewish leaders in Germany.
Startups
German Startup INLEAP Completes Bundeswehr Laser Drone Defense Trials
German startup INLEAP Photonics has demonstrated its AI-assisted Laserdome laser system with the Bundeswehr, successfully intercepting small drones during military trials.
Lithuania
Lithuania Plans €4.8 Billion Defense Budget for 2027
Lithuania has proposed €4.8 billion in defense spending for 2027, maintaining its 5% GDP target while preparing for Germany's permanent combat brigade deployment.
Poland
1,500 European Troops to Rehearse Ukraine Deployment in Poland
At least 1,500 European troops will train in Poland in November, rehearsing deployment and logistics for a potential security mission in Ukraine after a ceasefire.