Serbia
Serbia to Open Israeli Drone Factory in September 2026
Serbia plans to open a joint drone factory with an Israeli partner around September 15-20, President Aleksandar Vučić said in Belgrade.
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Poland
Poland Expands Israeli Defense Procurement as Modernization Accelerates
Poland is expanding procurement from Israel's defense industry with new coastal surveillance radars, Trophy active protection systems, continued Spike missile acquisitions, and potential adoption of an Israeli-inspired multi-layered air defense architecture.
Serbia
Serbia and Israel Build a Strategic Partnership Beyond the Headlines
Israel and Serbia have quietly built one of Europe's fastest-growing strategic partnerships through defense cooperation, industrial projects, and shared geopolitical interests. The relationship reflects broader changes in European security and the emerging balance of power across the Balkans.
Croatia
Aero Sentinel Demonstrates Counter-UAS Capabilities During Training with Croatian Special Forces
Aero Sentinel has announced its participation in a counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) training exercise conducted alongside the Croatian Special Forces, marking another operational demonstration of the company's drone detection and targeting technologies. According to the company, the exercise was supported by its European representative, Petar Dragičević,
Israel
Skapion Raises $36 Million to Develop Counter-Drone Swarm Systems
Israeli defense technology company Skapion has raised $36 million in seed funding to advance systems designed to counter coordinated drone swarm attacks. The company is targeting a growing air defense gap as low-cost unmanned systems challenge existing interception models.
Romania
Romania Awards €2 Billion Contract for Short Range Air Defense Systems
Romania has signed a framework agreement worth more than €2 billion for new short range and very short range air defense systems supplied by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
Latvia
Latvian Drone Manufacturer Joins Israeli Defense Technology Group
A Latvian drone manufacturer has been acquired by an Israeli defense technology group, marking another step in the international expansion of Latvia's unmanned systems sector.
Israel
XTEND Secures $9 Million Middle East Drone Program and Expands UAV Patent Portfolio
Israeli autonomous robotics company XTEND has received approximately $9 million in new defense orders from a customer in the Middle East.
Slovenia
Slovenia Drops Planned Arms Export Ban, Preserving Existing Defense Trade Frameworks
Slovenia has abandoned plans to introduce a broad arms export ban affecting Israel-linked trade after concerns emerged over its legal and practical implications.
Israel
Elbit Systems secures $1.4 billion European military modernization contract
Elbit Systems has received a five-year contract valued at approximately $1.4 billion from an undisclosed European customer. The agreement covers a broad package of battlefield systems, including unmanned platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, and precision-guided munitions.
Czech Republic
Czech Republic to Acquire Four SPYDER AiO Air Defense Systems from Israel
The Czech Republic has announced plans to procure four SPYDER All in One air defense systems from Israel as part of efforts to strengthen short range air defense capabilities. The acquisition expands Prague’s ongoing cooperation with the Israeli defense industry.
Israel
IAI Advances Airbus A330-300 Freighter Conversion Program
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed primary structural work on its first Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion aircraft. The program is now entering ground and flight testing ahead of planned certification later this year.