Lithuania
Lockheed Martin has opened a branch in Lithuania, marking an expansion of its footprint in the Baltic region. The move aligns with growing defense investment and NATO-related activity on the alliance’s eastern flank. The company is expected to support regional programs and partnerships.
Latvia
Latvia plans to procure Naval Strike Missile systems to enhance its coastal defense and maritime strike capabilities. The acquisition is intended to strengthen deterrence and improve interoperability with NATO forces in the Baltic region.
Bulgaria
A Greek Patriot surface-to-air missile system has begun providing air and missile defense coverage for Bulgaria from positions in northern Greece. The deployment follows a request from Sofia and is part of a bilateral arrangement to strengthen regional air defense.
Slovakia
ZVS Holding, part of CSG, and France’s Eurenco will establish a joint venture to produce modular artillery propellant charges in Slovakia. The €300 million project aims to expand European capacity for key artillery ammunition components.
Hungary
Czechoslovak Group has entered the Hungarian defense industry through a partnership involving vehicle production and potential rocket artillery integration.
Belgium
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed his participation in the BEDEX Gala Dinner, where he will deliver a keynote address. The appearance adds high-level political weight to the inaugural edition of the Brussels-based defense event. BEDEX is scheduled to take place on March 12–14, 2026.
Germany
SWARM Biotactics has moved its bio-robotic insect swarm technology into early operational engagement with NATO users. The step follows a €13 million funding round aimed at transitioning the system from laboratory development to field reconnaissance pilots.
Slovenia
RTC and Valhalla Turrets demonstrated a 6x6 large-class unmanned ground vehicle in cooperation with Slovenia’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces. The platform combines heavy payload capacity, integrated autonomy, and a remotely operated 12.7 mm weapon station.
Lithuania
Lithuania has delivered a shipment of 30 RBS-70 short-range air defense missiles to Ukraine to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure amid ongoing Russian aerial attacks. The transfer was announced during a visit by the Lithuanian defence minister to Kyiv.
Latvia
Latvia’s Ministry of Defence has granted Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd a Defence Innovation Certificate, enabling access to state-backed financing for a planned manufacturing hub in Liepāja. The project is intended to establish the company’s European headquarters and production base.
Croatia
BRUSSELS — German defence powerhouse Rheinmetall AG is moving into naval shipbuilding on a global scale, marking a significant strategic expansion that now includes industrial facilities in Croatia, following regulatory approval this month. In a landmark decision, the European Commission cleared Rheinmetall’s acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) and the
Poland
Poland’s armed forces have banned Chinese-manufactured vehicles from entering protected military facilities, citing data security risks linked to connected car systems. The directive reflects concerns that onboard sensors and communication technologies could expose sensitive information.