Ukraine
Ukrainian drone-motor manufacturer Aeromotors is scaling in-house production to industrial levels, aiming to cut reliance on Chinese components and support both Ukraine’s defense needs and Europe’s push for supply-chain autonomy.
Germany
Quantum Systems and Ukraine’s Frontline Robotics have launched a joint venture to produce Ukrainian-designed, combat-proven drones in Germany at industrial scale for delivery to Ukraine’s armed forces.
Poland
Poland’s defence holding PGZ is considering a multi-billion-złoty issuance of retail and institutional bonds in 2026, alongside potential acquisitions of defence companies abroad, as the group projects record revenues and profits driven by ammunition, air-defence, and armoured vehicle programs.
Poland
Poland is negotiating the transfer of its ageing MiG-29 fleet to Ukraine in exchange for Ukrainian drone and missile technologies, a move that could strengthen Kyiv’s air capabilities while accelerating Warsaw’s defense-industrial development.
Romania
Romania has signed a €626 million deal with France to purchase 231 Mistral air-defense systems and 934 missiles, strengthening its short-range defense layer as drone and missile threats increase near its border with Ukraine.
Poland
Poland’s defense minister warned that negotiations over Ukraine should not slow Warsaw’s military expansion, stressing that accelerated modernization remains essential despite peace discussions.
Montenegro
Montenegro’s parliament approves sending troops to NATO’s NSATU mission, reinforcing support for Ukraine and elevating Podgorica’s role inside the Alliance despite domestic political tensions.
Germany
Germany has pledged an additional $3.4 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026, bringing its total defense-support budget to about $13.3 billion, underlining Berlin’s escalating role in Kyiv’s fight against Russia.
Germany
Germany has approved funding of nearly €1 billion to acquire 20 additional Airbus H145M military helicopters, expanding its fleet under a broader modernization plan amid growing security threats from Russia.
United States
The U.S. Army will buy at least one million drones in the next 2–3 years, reframing unmanned systems as expendable battlefield effects. The move aims to rebuild a domestic drone industrial base and to match lessons learned from Ukraine’s drone-intensive conflict.
EU
The EU Council and European Parliament have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate and coordinate investments in Europe’s defense sector under the “ReArm Europe” plan — with Ukraine officially joining the European Defence Fund.
Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says his country’s ammunition output surpasses France’s and has offered to supply the EU amid rising demand driven by the war in Ukraine.