Insights into defense and ammunition manufacturing across Europe — from regional suppliers to global industry leaders driving investment, innovation, and security.
Opinion
From Kyiv to Tel Aviv, one truth is reshaping global defense economics: it’s cheaper to attack than to defend. As thousands of drones flood the skies, interception has become the fastest-growing frontier — and the next trillion-dollar race in defense technology.
Poland
The Polish-American startup SalesPatriot is building a next-generation defense procurement platform — combining AI, structured data, and legacy systems — to speed up supply chains and strengthen Western defense resilience.
United States
Pytho AI, founded by ex-Marine Michael Mearn, is developing an AI-driven planning platform to modernize the Department of Defense’s mission planning process—cutting preparation time from days to minutes.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria has signed a landmark agreement with Germany’s Rheinmetall to build a gunpowder and ammunition factory producing 155mm shells and modular charge systems. The €500 million joint venture with VMZ–Sopot will create nearly 1,000 high-skilled jobs.
Italy
Facing a historic decline in car production, Italian automotive suppliers are increasingly entering the defence sector. With defence spending set to more than double by 2027, Italy is exploring industrial reconversion as a national strategy for growth and security.
Slovakia
Slovak company DefTech has confirmed its Wolf 25 AD air-defense system was successfully tested and deployed in Ukraine, offering dual counter-drone and ground-attack capabilities through its 25 mm Oerlikon cannon and AESA radar tracking suite.
Turkey
Turkey has signed a $10.7 billion agreement with the U.K. to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a major step in defense cooperation and revitalizing Turkey’s air force ahead of the Kaan fighter rollout.
North Macedonia
British firm Burstock will invest $150 million in North Macedonia to build a defense industry factory employing up to 1,000 people. The project marks one of the country’s largest foreign defense investments, strengthening its industrial base.
Germany
Germany is purchasing Israeli-made Spike missiles worth $2.3B through NATO’s procurement agency, marking another major win for Rafael and strengthening Israel’s role in Europe’s defense landscape.
Slovenia
Ozmec Technologies and SSRD have launched TRITRI, a joint AI-driven drone development department unveiled at SIDEC 2025 in Celje, introducing Lampy and Speedo1 — two advanced UAS platforms built for search, rescue, and interception missions.
Turkey
Türkiye has conducted a new ballistic missile test, marking another milestone in its domestic defense program. The launch, confirmed by defense officials, demonstrates extended range and improved precision, underscoring Türkiye’s growing self-sufficiency in advanced missile technologies.
Slovenia
The newly established Slovenian defense company DOVOS has launched a national call for companies to express non-binding interest in defense, security, and resilience projects. The initiative aims to strengthen Slovenia’s defense industrial base.