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Ukraine

Ukrainian Aeromotors Scales In-House Drone Motor Production

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.

Czech Republic

Babiš: No State Funds for Weapons to Ukraine, But Exports Allowed

Andrej Babiš says his party would halt Czech state funding for arms to Ukraine while allowing domestic manufacturers to continue exports — a softer tone from earlier pledges to cancel Prague’s ammunition initiative.

Italy

Italy Eyes €12 Billion Boost to Defense Spending Using EU Flexibility Clause

Italy may invoke the EU’s new defense flexibility clause to unlock €12 billion in spending, part of its effort to reach NATO’s 5% target without breaching deficit rules.

Ukraine

Ukroboronprom Deepens International Defense Partnerships with Spain and U.S. Firms at DFNC3 Forum

Ukraine’s state-owned defense giant Ukroboronprom has signed new cooperation agreements with Spain’s Escribano and U.S. drone manufacturer LeVanta Tech at the DFNC3 forum, expanding partnerships in air defense, armored vehicles, and air-sea UAVs.

France

Skyeton and Harmattan AI Join Forces to Elevate European UAS Capabilities

Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton and France’s Harmattan AI are teaming up to enhance the Raybird UAS with AI-powered capabilities, marking a new phase in European defense innovation and NATO cooperation.

Austria

Bundeskanzler Stocker Calls for Stronger EU Defense Readiness: “We Cannot Be lulled into False Security”

Bundeskanzler Stocker Urges Stronger EU Defense Readiness in Copenhagen.