Croatia
Croatia Maps 208 Defense-Capable Firms as Contracts Top €200M
Croatia identifies 208 firms with defense production capabilities as domestic military equipment contracts exceed €200 million over the past year.
Industry
Insights into defense and ammunition manufacturing across Europe — from regional suppliers to global industry leaders driving investment, innovation, and security.
European Union
EU Sanctions 826 Russian Defense Firms and 743 Executives
The EU has sanctioned 826 Russian defense companies and 743 executives in its largest-ever listing action, targeting missile, drone and military supply chains.
European Union
EU Approves €115M AGILE Defense Innovation Program for 2027
The EU Council has approved the €115 million AGILE program to accelerate defense innovation, with funding for startups and SMEs beginning in 2027.
AUSA 2026
AUSA 2026 Opens in Washington as Global Defense Industry Gathers for U.S. Army’s Largest Exhibition
AUSA 2026 opens in Washington with 750+ exhibits, U.S. Army modernization and European defense technology in focus. AdriaDefense reports from the floor.
Romania
Rheinmetall Wins €138 Million Auction for Romania’s Mangalia Shipyard
Rheinmetall wins the €138 million auction for Romania’s Mangalia shipyard, supporting a €920 million naval program for four Romanian Navy vessels.
Estonia
Estonia Seeks Suppliers for €31 Million UAV Warhead and Payload Program
Estonia is seeking suppliers for a €31 million UAV warhead and payload procurement program, with manufacturers invited to apply by October 16.
Austria
Austria Detains Two Suspected Ukrainian Intelligence Operatives in Vienna
Austria has detained two suspected Ukrainian military intelligence operatives in Vienna, while two journalists arrested during the investigation have been released.
European Union
EU Adopts Defense Industry Reforms, Sets 102-Working-Day Permit Limit
The EU has approved new defense industry rules introducing a 102-working-day permit limit, simpler procurement and easier cross-border military transfers.
Germany
Germany Plans Low-Cost Cruise Missiles With 1,500 km Reach
Germany plans to equip its army with low-cost cruise missiles capable of striking targets up to 1,500 km away, with initial deliveries possible in 2027.
Croatia
Orqa CEO Srdjan Kovacevic Named Croatia’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026
Orqa co-founder Srdjan Kovacevic wins Croatia’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 as the drone manufacturer expands its defense business in the U.S. and Canada.
Germany
Quantum Systems Developing Skyron-600 Interceptor Drone to Counter Russian Jet-Powered UAVs
Germany's Quantum Systems is developing the Skyron-600, a high-speed interceptor drone targeting speeds above 600 km/h to counter Russian jet-powered attack UAVs.
Montenegro
Montenegro Becomes First Military to Adopt Czech CZ BREN 3 Rifles
Montenegro has become the first military operator of the Czech CZ BREN 3 rifle, receiving an initial shipment under a €24.2 million defense agreement.