Serbia
Serbia to Open Israeli Drone Factory in September 2026
Serbia plans to open a joint drone factory with an Israeli partner around September 15-20, President Aleksandar Vučić said in Belgrade.
Industry
Insights into defense and ammunition manufacturing across Europe — from regional suppliers to global industry leaders driving investment, innovation, and security.
Analysis
7 Free Tools to Track Defense Company Ownership, Contracts and Stock Moves
From SEC insider filings to the EU's own procurement portal, these seven free tools let you verify who owns a defense company, who won a contract, and when executives are buying or selling stock.
Lithuania
Lithuania Eyes South Korean Air Defense and Anti-Drone Systems
Lithuania is exploring South Korean air defense and anti-drone systems, with delivery speed and potential local production among its procurement priorities.
CEE
Who's Who in CEE Artillery Ammunition: The Four Big Producers
From Poland's Mesko to Bulgaria's VMZ Sopot, a guide to the companies driving Central and Eastern Europe's artillery ammunition buildup, and who owns whom.
Latvia
Latvia to Deploy More Air Defense Systems on Eastern Border
Latvia plans additional air defense systems, radars and interceptors along its eastern border as Riga strengthens protection against drone incursions.
Estonia
HEVI Optronics Plans New Defense Factory Near Tallinn
Estonia’s HEVI Optronics will build a new factory near Tallinn to expand production, testing and development of electro-optical defense systems.
EU Defense Funding
EU and NATO Defense Funding Glossary: SAFE, EDIP, PESCO Explained
SAFE, EDIP, PESCO, DIANA. A plain-language glossary of the EU and NATO defense funding instruments and programs currently active, kept updated as new ones launch.
Weekly Briefing
CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: August 2–8, 2026
This week: what NATO's Baltic Drone Wall actually is behind the buzzword, Estonia's €2.34B SAFE loan, Zelensky's expected first visit to Belgrade, and Poland's deepening ties with Israeli defense industry.
Ukraine
Fire Point CEO: From Architect to Ukraine's Missile Builder
Iryna Terekh left architecture to run Fire Point. In a new interview she details the FP-9 ballistic missile, a Diehl Defense tie-up, and plans for a satellite constellation.
NATO
Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan Pact Raises NATO Article 5 Questions
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact on August 7, raising new questions over NATO Article 5, Article 8 and regional deterrence.
Türkiye
NATO Launches New Tools to Expand Defense Industry Output
NATO launched the Front Door for Industry and NATO Engine to simplify procurement access and connect factory capacity across the Alliance.
Estonia
Estonia Directs €2.34B SAFE Loan to Air Defense, Ukraine
Estonia will use a €2.34 billion EU SAFE loan for air defense, military vehicles, ammunition, and unmanned systems for Ukraine through 2030.