EU
The EU Council and European Parliament have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate and coordinate investments in Europe’s defense sector under the “ReArm Europe” plan — with Ukraine officially joining the European Defence Fund.
BOSNIA / AUSTRIA
Bosnia and Austria reaffirmed strong defense ties and agreed to deepen cooperation under the Graz-Krems regional format, focusing on training, education, and arms control initiatives with UNIDIR.
Romania
The Romanian Armed Forces have signed an MoU with U.S.-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) to jointly produce autonomous anti-drone turrets in Romania. The deal centers on ACS’s Bullfrog system — the only fully autonomous turret available to U.S. allies.
Czech Republic
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has launched two new artificial intelligence companies — JATISmro and Tendrio — aimed at improving maintenance efficiency and accelerating tender evaluations. The move strengthens CSG’s position as a technology leader in aerospace and defense innovation.
Serbia
Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Beijing to discuss strengthening military and defense cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed strategic ties and explored new areas for joint training, defense technology, and military education.
Israel
Tel Aviv-based Malanta has raised $10 million to fund its AI-powered cybersecurity platform that detects attacks before they happen.
Defense-Tech Fund
Aurelius Capital, led by Israeli and U.S. defense veterans including former NSA and Mossad officials, has launched a $150 million defense-tech fund focused on dual-use, non-lethal technologies.
Serbia
The Serbian arms manufacturer Zastava Arms is facing financial strain due to a government export ban introduced in mid-2025. The restriction, which also applies to civilian firearms exports to the U.S., has halted sales and jeopardized salaries for the company’s 2,300 employees.
Croatia
Croatia’s Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić opens the Croatia’s Defence Industry 2025 conference in Zagreb, highlighting the nation’s growing role in EU defence programs and new investments in counter-drone technologies.
Serbia
Czechoslovak Group (CSG), the industrial and technology holding led by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad, has entered the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector with its first acquisition under the newly established subsidiary AviaNera Technologies a.s.
Austria
Vienna hosts Europe’s first public tactical VR event, bringing authentic special-forces simulation to civilians. TacticaVR merges defense-grade realism, teamwork, and immersive technology — redefining how Europe experiences tactical performance.
Poland
Poland’s F-35 program advances as two new Lightning II fighters begin flight testing in the U.S., bringing the total number of completed jets to seven. The milestone marks continued progress toward Warsaw’s goal of fielding 32 fifth-generation aircraft by 2030.