Israel
Malanta Emerges from Stealth With $10 Million Seed Round to Redefine Cyber Threat Prevention
Tel Aviv-based Malanta has raised $10 million to fund its AI-powered cybersecurity platform that detects attacks before they happen.
Industry
Insights into defense and ammunition manufacturing across Europe — from regional suppliers to global industry leaders driving investment, innovation, and security.
Defense-Tech Fund
Aurelius Capital Launches $150M Defense-Tech Fund Led by Israeli and U.S. Security Veterans
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
Export Ban Threatens “Zastava Arms” Operations and Employee Salaries
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 Defence Industry 2025 Conference to Gather Key Leaders in Zagreb
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
CSG acquires Serbian company MUST Solutions, a manufacturer of propulsion systems for UAS
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
Austria’s Tactical Reality: From Professional Simulation to Public Experience
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 Expands F-35A Fleet as Two New Jets Enter Flight Tests in the U.S.
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.
Opinion
How France Became Europe’s Command Center for Defence Innovation
At a time when strategic competition is rising across Europe, France has quietly re-engineered its defense innovation ecosystem.
Czech Republic
CSG Acquires Czech Company Hydraulics s.r.o., Plans Major Expansion in Land Systems Production
CSG expands its defense manufacturing base with the acquisition of Hydraulics s.r.o., a leading Czech hydraulics producer supplying components for rocket launchers and howitzers, as part of its strategy to strengthen vertical integration and boost land systems capabilities.
Serbia
Serbia Offers Ammunition to Europe, Says It Produces More Than France
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says his country’s ammunition output surpasses France’s and has offered to supply the EU amid rising demand driven by the war in Ukraine.
Turkiye
Türkiye to Prioritize Quantum, AI, and Hypersonic Technologies in 2026 Defense Push
Türkiye’s 2026 Presidential Annual Program places strong emphasis on emerging technologies — from quantum and AI to hypersonic and autonomous systems — as the nation aims to elevate its defense sector’s innovation capacity and dual-use potential.
Croatia
Croatia Confirms Mandatory Military Service Applies to All Citizens — Including Those Living Abroad
Croatia’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that mandatory military service applies to all Croatian citizens — even those with dual nationality residing overseas. Young Croatians abroad will be required to register with embassies or face potential penalties.