Insights into defense and ammunition manufacturing across Europe — from regional suppliers to global industry leaders driving investment, innovation, and security.
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French explosives manufacturer EURENCO and Polish defense company MESKO have signed a shareholders’ agreement establishing a future joint venture focused on artillery ammunition components.
Slovakia
India and Slovakia have elevated bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava.
Analysis
Despite banning direct arms exports to Ukraine, Bulgaria has become an increasingly important supplier within Europe's defense-industrial supply chain.
Industry Spotlight
Most private intelligence firms stay invisible. Foreus, a Vienna-based service inside the RocFortis Group, runs from OSINT and asset tracing to dual-use export intelligence.
Lithuania
Lithuania and Luxembourg have agreed to deepen cooperation in the space sector, with a growing focus on defense and security applications. The partnership reflects increasing European efforts to strengthen sovereign space capabilities that support military operations and resilience.
Slovenia
Slovenia has abandoned plans to introduce a broad arms export ban affecting Israel-linked trade after concerns emerged over its legal and practical implications.
Poland
Poland is accelerating civil defense and resilience measures aimed at preparing the population for potential crises, including military threats. The effort forms part of a broader national security strategy alongside the country's ongoing military modernization program.
Poland
Washington will provide Poland with a new $4 billion loan under the Foreign Military Financing program, increasing total U.S. military financing support available to Warsaw to $20 billion. The announcement coincided with the first flight of Poland's newly acquired F-35 fighter jets.
Slovakia
Slovakia says defense cooperation with India is entering a new phase as Indian defense manufacturers increasingly supply technologies to the Slovak market. The development reflects broader changes driven by India's growing domestic defense industrial base and expanding bilateral engagement.
Analysis
Defense companies are no longer outsourcing intelligence — they're hiring OSINT analysts in record numbers. Here's what's driving the surge and what it means for the industry.
Analysis
European armies are accelerating investments in new main battle tank programs as governments seek to replace aging fleets and strengthen land warfare capabilities. Several competing platforms are now shaping the future of armored forces across NATO and Europe.
Analysis
European armed forces are increasingly incorporating first-person view (FPV) drones into training, procurement, and operational planning. Lessons from recent conflicts have accelerated interest in low-cost unmanned systems capable of supporting reconnaissance and strike missions.