Hungary
Czechoslovak Group Expands into Hungarian Defense Vehicle Production
Czechoslovak Group has entered the Hungarian defense industry through a partnership involving vehicle production and potential rocket artillery integration.
NATO
Belgium
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Deliver Keynote at BEDEX Gala Dinner in Brussels
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 Advances Bio-Robotic Insect Swarms for NATO Users After €13M Funding Round
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 Showcase 6x6 UGV with Guardiaris Sensor and Autonomy Backbone
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 Sends 30 RBS-70 Missiles to Ukraine to Reinforce Air Defense
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
CiTech Secures Latvian Defence Innovation Approval for European Hub Plan
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
Rheinmetall’s Strategic Naval Push Reaches Croatia, Transforming European Defence Landscape
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 Bans Chinese-Made Vehicles from Military Facilities Over Data Security Concerns
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.
Sweden
Sweden First NATO Customer for Rheinmetall’s SeaSnake 30 Naval Weapon System
Sweden’s defence procurement agency has ordered eight Rheinmetall SeaSnake 30 naval weapon systems for the Swedish Navy, marking the first acquisition of this remote-controlled 30 mm close-in weapon system by a NATO member.
Poland
Poland’s Planned EU Defense Loans Intensify Debate Over Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability
Poland’s intention to draw tens of billions of euros from the European Union’s SAFE defense loan facility has triggered debate over long-term fiscal exposure. Warsaw argues the mechanism enables rapid modernization without immediate budgetary strain.
Opinion
Europe’s Defence Industry Expansion Pressures Outdated Arms-Export Regime
As European governments accelerate defence production and integration amid shifting security dynamics, national arms-export licensing systems are coming under scrutiny for allowing military equipment to reach risky markets despite strict EU criteria.
Finland
Ex-US Army Europe Commander Joins Strategic Advisory Board of Finserve Global Security Fund
Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. Army Europe, has been appointed principal strategic advisor to the advisory board of the Finserve Global Security fund. Hodges will support long-term capability assessment and geopolitical analysis for investment strategies.