Insights into defense and ammunition manufacturing across Europe — from regional suppliers to global industry leaders driving investment, innovation, and security.
Slovakia
Slovakia has taken delivery of the Barak MX air defense system as part of its effort to modernize ground-based air defense. The system is expected to strengthen protection against a range of aerial threats.
Germany
Rheinmetall has announced a significant new contract in the unmanned systems segment, marking an expansion of its activities in the drone market. The agreement underscores growing demand for military unmanned capabilities across Europe.
Slovakia
MSM Group will participate in IDEB 2026 in Bratislava, emphasizing domestic industrial capabilities. The company plans to present its portfolio of ammunition and defense systems. The event is expected to serve as a platform for regional and NATO-aligned cooperation.
Türkiye
Organizers of SAHA Expo 2026 plan to allocate event revenues toward the establishment of dedicated drone development centers. The initiative is intended to support Türkiye’s expanding unmanned systems sector. The move reflects a broader effort to strengthen domestic defense-industrial capabilities.
NATO
NATO is assessing the potential procurement of US-developed unmanned aerial systems to strengthen alliance capabilities. The review reflects growing demand for scalable drone solutions in European operational environments.
Czechoslovak Group
Czechoslovak Group has set up a joint venture in Azerbaijan to focus on servicing and modernization of land-based military systems. The move expands the company’s footprint in the South Caucasus. It reflects growing regional demand for lifecycle support and upgrade capabilities.
Germany
Helsing has established a new office in Stockholm, marking a further step in its expansion across Northern Europe. The move strengthens the company’s access to regional talent and defense partnerships. It also reflects growing demand for AI-enabled military capabilities in the Nordic market.
Poland
Poland has obtained European Union approval for a €44 billion loan mechanism aimed at financing defense investments. The facility is part of the EU’s SAFE instrument designed to strengthen member states’ military capabilities.
Contracts
Czechoslovak Group has signed a contract valued at almost €250 million to supply long-range artillery ammunition to an undisclosed European customer. The deal highlights sustained demand for artillery systems and munitions across Europe.
Croatia
Croatian technology company Orqa has introduced a national-level drone league targeting elementary school students. The initiative combines simulation-based training with competition to support early STEM development.
Belgium
Belgium has conducted its first military exercise integrating unmanned systems, including ground robots supplied by Poland. The trial focused on operational coordination between aerial drones and unmanned ground vehicles.
Serbia
Serbia is the only country in Europe operating Chinese FK-3 missiles, CH-92 drones, and CM-400AKG ballistic missiles. Here is what Belgrade has bought, why, and what it means for the region.