Ukraine
Ukraine’s drone industry has exploded since 2022, with over 500 companies now producing drones across the country, making it one of the most active UAV manufacturing hubs in the world.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Shares of BNT-TMiH climbed 26% after confirming the launch of Bosnia’s first fully domestic military drone line, pushing the company’s value to nearly 33 million KM.
Czech Republic
Excalibur Army has launched a new Defence Innovation Accelerator to fast-track dual-use and land-systems technologies into deployment. Led by CSG Land Systems VP Innovation Pavel Tuček, the program provides real industrial validation, testing infrastructure and direct integration pathways.
EUROPE
Europe’s drone ecosystem is rapidly evolving as a new generation of startups drives innovation in ISR, autonomy, and next-generation UAV systems. These seven companies stand out for their technology, momentum, and growing impact on Europe’s defense and security landscape.
Startups
Lithuanian-Danish UAV maker Monopulse has secured €1.12 million from the national development bank ILTE to expand production of its NATO-grade drones. The funding underscores the Baltic region’s growing role in Europe’s defense-tech ecosystem amid surging demand for autonomous systems.
Slovenia
Slovenian drone company OneDrone is expanding its regional footprint through its Croatian branch, offering full-service UAV and CUAV solutions that combine training, industrial operations, and advanced autonomous systems.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia’s state-owned defense company BNT TMiH has launched domestic drone production, unveiling single-use and reusable UAVs built entirely with local expertise and components. The move marks Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entry into the growing group of nations developing indigenous drone technology.