Industry
Europe Eyes Larger Role in Defense Supply Chains as Military Spending Rises
Rising European defense spending is creating new opportunities for automotive manufacturers and logistics providers to support military supply chains.
Industry
Insights into defense and ammunition manufacturing across Europe — from regional suppliers to global industry leaders driving investment, innovation, and security.
Poland
Romanian Defense Chief Reviews NATO Battle Group Training in Poland
Romanian Deputy Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Dragoș-Dumitru Iacob visited the NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group in Poland to assess training infrastructure, multinational readiness, and Romanian air defense operations.
Romania
India and Romania Seek Closer Defense Industry Cooperation
India and Romania have agreed to expand bilateral defense cooperation, including closer engagement between their defense industries. The two countries also plan to increase military exchanges, training, and capacity-building activities.
Czech Republic
Airlogix and PBS Plan Turbine Engine Production in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Airlogix and Czech manufacturer PBS Group have agreed to establish local production of small turbine engines for unmanned aircraft. The project will begin with assembly and maintenance capabilities before moving toward deeper manufacturing in Ukraine.
Poland
Poland Allocates PLN 753 Million to 29 PERUN Defense Technology Projects
Poland has signed 29 agreements worth PLN 753 million under the PERUN defense research program. The projects cover artificial intelligence, autonomous platforms, space technologies, cyber defense, and battlefield medicine.
Serbia
Serbia Seeks U.S. Defense Equipment as Procurement Diversification Continues
Serbia has formally expressed interest in purchasing U.S. defense equipment as Belgrade and Washington expand bilateral security cooperation. No specific systems, quantities, contract value, or procurement schedule have been disclosed.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia’s Military Modernization Is Still Built on Donations
Bosnia and Herzegovina has received drones, armored vehicles, counter-drone systems, communications equipment, and rescue gear from foreign partners. The assistance is useful, but it has also become a substitute for the national procurement system the country has failed to build.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Committee Backs Temporary Deployment of US Tanker Aircraft at Bezmer
Bulgaria’s parliamentary Defense Committee has approved a proposal allowing up to eight US aerial refueling aircraft and 250 personnel to operate temporarily from Bezmer Air Base. The deployment would support US operations in the Middle East and still requires approval from the National Assembly.
Czech Republic
Czech Europatriot Proposal Emerges Alongside European Missile Defense Coalition
Ten European countries have launched a coalition to develop a shared anti-ballistic missile capability, while Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has proposed a separate European air defense initiative.
Lithuania
Lithuanian Defense Minister Warns of Russian Threat to Baltic States and Poland
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has warned that Russia may view the Baltic region and Poland as potential targets for a new escalation. Vilnius is strengthening protection of critical infrastructure while stressing that no immediate conventional attack has been detected.
Analysis
Defense Executives Face Growing Risk From Identity-Based Cyberattacks
Recent phishing, impersonation, and repeated login approval attempts against a European defense investor highlight the growing identity risks facing defense companies, executives, and suppliers.
Estonia
Estonia Begins Deploying Counter-Drone Network Along Russian Border
Estonia has installed the first elements of a counter-drone network along its eastern border. The program will combine several sensor and response technologies, but officials say development remains at an early stage.