Startups
The US Army has awarded Neros Technologies a contract worth up to $500 million for low-cost first-person-view attack drones. The agreement supports a broader Pentagon effort to expand domestic production of attritable unmanned systems.
Poland
Polish steelmaker Huta Częstochowa has signed a cooperation agreement linked to the country’s defense industrial supply chain. The initiative includes plans for greater state involvement in the steel producer as Warsaw seeks to strengthen domestic capacity for strategic steel products.
Germany
Rheinmetall has completed a live demonstration of its FV-014 loitering munition at a German unmanned systems test center for a prospective NATO customer. The trials included simulated strike profiles and system validation under operational conditions.
Prime Minister Bulgaria
European Council President António Costa has said Bulgaria is poised to play a “key role” in strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities as the continent accelerates efforts to boost its security and reduce reliance on external partners.