Latvia
Origin Robotics, Anduril Partner on Counter-Drone Integration
Origin Robotics and Anduril signed an MoU to explore integrating the BLAZE interceptor with Lattice for a counter-drone capability focused on Latvia.
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Weekly Briefing
AD Weekly Briefing: September 19–25, 2026
Warsaw names its number, Riga switches howitzers, and Europe's hybrid front line moves to ports and power grids. Plus: why your counterparty might be your biggest security risk.
Austria
Austria Plans Drone Defense Powers for Critical Infrastructure
Austria plans to let critical infrastructure operators counter threatening drones, pending a legal change. Ministries also outlined joint monitoring and a 2026 exercise.
Lithuania
Lithuania, Mach Industries Explore Drone and Engine Production
Lithuania and U.S. firm Mach Industries have signed separate agreements to explore drone production and develop propulsion manufacturing capacity in Lithuania.
Croatia
AEEG Takes Stake in Croatia's Demil Tech Explosives Firm
Austria-linked AEEG Industry Services has become a co-owner of Croatia’s Demil Tech. The size and value of the stake have not been disclosed.
Germany
DTCP Defence Fund Secures €455M at First Close in Europe
German investment firm DTCP has secured €455 million in commitments for its defense technology fund, with investments already made in Norway and the UK.
Serbia
China's Sinotruk Eyes Military Vehicle Production in Serbia
China's Sinotruk is exploring cooperation with Serbia's FAP on vehicle production, factory upgrades, new products and component supplies.
Czech Republic
Czech Army Tests Counter-Drone Systems in Drone Shield 2026
The Czech Army is testing counter-drone technologies against FPV and fiber-controlled UAV threats during the Drone Shield 2026 experiment.
Poland
Kongsberg Adds €16M Navigation Package to Poland C-UAS
Advanced Navigation will supply hundreds of inertial navigation systems for Kongsberg PROTECTOR platforms supporting Poland's SAN counter-drone program.
Poland
Poland Targets 15,000 US Troops With New Permanent Base
Poland wants about 15,000 US troops in the country as Warsaw advances plans for a new permanent American military base.
Hungary
Hungary Sets Air and Drone Defense as Military Priorities
Hungary is prioritizing air and drone defense, air surveillance and heavy forces as NATO shifts from higher spending to fielded military capabilities.
Poland
Polish UAV Maker FlyFocus Taps DTC for Resilient Battlefield Communications
Warsaw-based FlyFocus will integrate DTC radio technology into its unmanned systems as drone manufacturers increasingly prioritize resilient links and anti-jamming performance in contested environments.