Netherlands
Operational readiness is hardest to sustain when deployment tempo, instructor capacity, and training infrastructure constraints collide. As operational environments become more distributed, the gap between where forces operate and where they traditionally train continues to widen.
Italy
South Korea and Italy have agreed to deepen cooperation in the defense sector as part of a broader effort to strengthen strategic ties. The decision reflects shared interest in advanced technologies, industrial collaboration, and security-related supply chains.
France
French automotive group Renault has committed to partnering with Turgis & Gaillard to develop military drones, marking its first movement into defense manufacturing under the oversight of France’s defense procurement authority.
Croatia
Croatian defence firms and government officials have highlighted domestic unmanned systems and explored industrial cooperation at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha. A memorandum with a Qatari defence group aims to localise production of Croatian drone technology in the Gulf.
Latvia
Ukraine and Latvia have reviewed bilateral military cooperation plans for 2026, focusing on continued military assistance and expanded defence-industrial engagement. Discussions also addressed Latvia’s long-term support commitments and coordination ahead of upcoming international defence meetings.
Bulgaria
Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded a contract valued at up to $32 million to supply reconnaissance sensor systems for Bulgarian Army Stryker vehicles. The program supports Bulgaria’s ongoing land forces modernization and enhances interoperability within NATO formations.
SPAIN
EDGE Group and Indra have agreed to create a new jointly owned company in Spain focused on the development and production of loitering munitions. The initiative is intended to support European demand while strengthening Spain’s role in advanced guided weapons manufacturing.
EU SAFE
The European Commission has approved national defence investment plans from eight EU member states, unlocking access to approximately €38 billion in long-term, low-interest loans under the bloc’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) framework.
ASD
Two major Central European defence manufacturers, the Czech-based Czechoslovak Group and Poland’s WB Group, have been admitted as full members of the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD).
Germany
Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners has initiated a €500 million investment fund to accelerate European defence, security, and dual-use technology companies. Project Liberty targets growth-stage firms with NATO-aligned relevance, addressing capability and resilience gaps across Europe.
Industry
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s TRB is intensifying cooperation with Turkish defense firms while seeking broader international engagement. The company is leveraging partnerships with major Turkish suppliers to enhance its product range and competitiveness.
Czech Republic
The Czech Ministry of Defense has approved a €213 million investment to modernize Čáslav Air Base, the country’s primary fighter operating location. The project targets infrastructure upgrades essential for national air defense and NATO missions.