Bulgaria
Hensoldt, Bulgaria’s Dronamics Unveil European Unmanned Early Warning System
Hensoldt and Dronamics have launched a joint initiative to develop an unmanned airborne early warning capability based on the Black Swan drone platform.
Industry
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Opinion
Europe’s Defence Industry Expansion Pressures Outdated Arms-Export Regime
As European governments accelerate defence production and integration amid shifting security dynamics, national arms-export licensing systems are coming under scrutiny for allowing military equipment to reach risky markets despite strict EU criteria.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Leads CEE in Venture Capital Investment for Defense and Security in 2025
Bulgaria attracted the highest volume of venture capital investment in defense and security startups among Central and Eastern European countries in 2025.
Romania
Hanwha Aerospace Launches Europe’s First K9 Production Hub in Romania
South Korean defence firm Hanwha Aerospace has started construction of its first European armoured vehicle production facility in Petrești, Romania. The site is designed to support local assembly of the K9 self-propelled howitzer and K10 ammunition vehicles.
Finland
Nammo Advances New Percussion Primer Production in Finland, Full Output Expected by 2027
Nammo has entered the operational start-up phase of its new percussion primer manufacturing facility in Vihtavuori, Finland, with full production capacity expected by 2027. The plant is set to significantly strengthen Nordic and European ammunition supply chains.
Finland
Ex-US Army Europe Commander Joins Strategic Advisory Board of Finserve Global Security Fund
Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. Army Europe, has been appointed principal strategic advisor to the advisory board of the Finserve Global Security fund. Hodges will support long-term capability assessment and geopolitical analysis for investment strategies.
Defence Startups
European Defence, Security and Resilience Startups Hit Record $8.7B VC Funding in 2025
Venture capital investment in European defence, security and resilience startups surged to an unprecedented $8.7 billion in 2025, driven by large late-stage rounds and increasing investor interest in deep tech for security applications.
Greece
India and Greece Sign Declaration to Expand Defence Industrial Cooperation
India and Greece have signed a declaration aimed at deepening defense-industrial cooperation, focusing on joint production, technology collaboration, and closer ties between defense companies. The framework is intended to facilitate industrial partnerships rather than immediate procurement deals.
Ukraine
Ukraine to Build 10 Weapons Export Hubs Across Europe in Strategic Defence Push
Kyiv moves to commercialise battlefield-tested arms and integrate domestically forged defence technology into European markets
WDS 2026
CSG and Poland’s PGZ Partner on Modular Mining System for Tatra Platforms
Czechoslovak Group and Poland’s state-owned defense holding PGZ have formalized cooperation to jointly market a modular remote mining deployment system integrated on Tatra wheeled vehicles for export.
Latvia
Latvia Plans Anti-Tank Mine Production Facility Within Two Years
Latvia is planning to establish a domestic anti-tank mine production facility within the next two years as part of its broader effort to strengthen national defense manufacturing capacity.
SPAIN
Indra’s León Facility Positions Spain for Expanded Loitering Munition Production
Indra’s planned multipurpose drone factory in León is expected to play a growing role in the production and integration of loitering munitions. The project comes as European armed forces prioritize scalable drone-based strike capabilities.