Opinion
Europe’s Silent Miss — The Digital Transformation Its Ammunition Industry Still Lacks
Europe is rapidly expanding its ammunition production to meet wartime demand—but quantity alone won’t secure the continent’s defense future.
Switzerland
Switzerland Moves to Acquire Mini-Drone Defense System Amid Rising Airspace Incursions
Switzerland is set to acquire its first mini-drone defense system after rising airspace incursions, as Europe moves toward a coordinated anti-drone “wall” to counter hybrid threats.
France
Athena1: Europe’s First Defense-Grade Processor Marks Milestone in Strategic Tech Sovereignty
Europe’s SiPearl launches Athena1, its first defense-grade processor for government, aerospace, and military applications. Designed for reliability, not speed, Athena1 marks a key milestone in Europe’s technological sovereignty.
Czech Republic
Excalibur Army Opens New 6,600 m² Production Hall, Signs Landmark Agreement on Leopard 2A8 Support
Excalibur Army has inaugurated a new 6,600 m² production hall in Sternberk, marking a major expansion of Czech defense manufacturing.
Hungary
Rheinmetall Expands in Zalaegerszeg with €9.5 Million Investment
German defense giant Rheinmetall is deepening its presence in Hungary with a new development and engineering center for the defense industry at its Zalaegerszeg plant.
Cyprus
Cyprus Showcases Serbian-Built Tamnava Rocket System for the First Time
Cyprus’ National Guard has unveiled the Serbian-made Tamnava multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) during a military parade in Nicosia. Developed by Yugoimport.
Romania
Romanian President Calls for EU “Anti-Drone Wall” and Democracy Shield Against Hybrid Threats
Romanian President urges EU to build anti-drone wall and democracy shield against Russian hybrid threats and election interference.
USA
Kyle Bass: America Must Shift to a Wartime Economy and Reform Its Defense Acquisition System
Investor Kyle Bass says America must adopt a wartime mindset, overhaul its outdated defense procurement system, and invest more in innovation to counter China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian PM Niksic: Federation to Build Propellant Plant near Tuzla and New Defense Factory in Cazin
Bosnian PM Nermin Nikšić revealed plans to build a domestic propellant plant near Tuzla and a new defense factory in Cazin, signaling a new era of industrial growth.
Austria
Bundeskanzler Stocker Calls for Stronger EU Defense Readiness: “We Cannot Be lulled into False Security”
Bundeskanzler Stocker Urges Stronger EU Defense Readiness in Copenhagen.
Austria
Austrian Lawmakers Urge Stronger Defense Spending During Taipei Visit
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) met Wednesday with a visiting Austrian parliamentary delegation, led by Werner Amon, chair of the Austria-Taiwan Friendship Group.
Slovakia
Toxic Valley 25: NATO Strengthens CBRN Readiness in Slovakia’s Unique Live-Agent Training Grounds
NATO forces from eight nations joined the U.S. Army in Slovakia’s Toxic Valley 25 live-agent exercise, enhancing CBRN readiness and multinational interoperability under real chemical warfare conditions.