Poland
American MEROPS drone-defense systems have been deployed in Poland, marking a significant step in reinforcing NATO’s eastern defenses amid repeated Russian drone incursions from Belarus.
Romania
The Romanian Armed Forces have signed an MoU with U.S.-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) to jointly produce autonomous anti-drone turrets in Romania. The deal centers on ACS’s Bullfrog system — the only fully autonomous turret available to U.S. allies.
Romania
Romania is pushing for a fair share of Europe’s rearmament drive. Defense Minister Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu says Bucharest wants part of the defense boom to translate into domestic production and jobs, not just arms imports from Western Europe.
Romania
BUCHAREST — South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will begin construction of its long-anticipated defense production plant in Romania in the first quarter of 2026, marking one of the largest defense industrial investments in Eastern Europe. The Romanian Ministry of Economy confirmed the timeline this week, noting that the new factory will
Romania
Romania’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly signed a RON 50.4 million contract with Rheinmetall Automecanica, the local subsidiary of Germany’s Rheinmetall Group, for the delivery of drone detection systems.
Romania
Pakistan’s top military officer, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, visited Romania for high-level talks on defense collaboration and regional security, signaling growing military engagement between Islamabad and Bucharest.
Romania
Romanian President urges EU to build anti-drone wall and democracy shield against Russian hybrid threats and election interference.
Startups
Europe’s defense technology sector is experiencing a surge unlike anything in its history. Venture capital investment in defense startups has reached a record-breaking $1.5 billion in 2025.
Romania
Romania has officially resumed a major defense procurement program valued at over USD 8 billion, aimed at acquiring U.S.-made Abrams main battle tanks.
Romania
Romania is facing a tight deadline to unlock billions in European Union funding for its defense industry under the new SAFE (Support to reinforce the European defence industry through common Procurement Act) program.
Romania
Facing repeated Russian drone incursions, Bucharest looks to Kyiv’s battle-tested UAV technology through the EU’s €150 billion defence loan scheme.