Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s government has dispatched a 13th package of military assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, the Defence Ministry reported. Specific contents and financial terms of the packages remain classified under national security provisions.
Ukraine
Ukrainian Armor has finalized the technology transfer phase with Czechoslovak Group, enabling domestic serial production of NATO-caliber artillery ammunition. The company reports that production facilities in Ukraine are now prepared for manufacturing multiple 155 mm variants.
Ukraine
A Ukrainian defence tech firm has received state approval to manufacture Octopus interceptor drones designed to defeat enemy strike UAVs. Production licensing marks a step toward scaling the system for frontline use and could support both domestic and allied air-defence needs.
Estonia
Estonia is readying a new military assistance package for Ukraine that prioritizes unmanned systems and counter-drone capabilities. The move follows recent high-intensity Russian strikes and reflects expanding bilateral defence cooperation, including plans for joint weapons production.
EU
EU member states have revised the rules governing how Ukraine can use EU-backed funds to procure military equipment. The updated criteria narrow eligibility and introduce clearer prioritization for certain capability areas.
Ukraine
EU member states are divided over eligibility criteria tied to a planned €90 billion loan for Ukraine’s defence purchases, exposing tensions between protecting European defence industry interests and Ukraine’s battlefield procurement needs.
Latvia
Ukraine and Latvia have reviewed bilateral military cooperation plans for 2026, focusing on continued military assistance and expanded defence-industrial engagement. Discussions also addressed Latvia’s long-term support commitments and coordination ahead of upcoming international defence meetings.
Croatia
France’s Minister Delegate for Europe visited Croatian unmanned systems manufacturer DOK-ING in Zagreb, underscoring growing interest in European industrial capabilities for security, defense, and resilience.
Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed First Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as the new head of the Ministry of Defense, citing his leadership in drone development and state digitalization.
Croatia
Croatia has committed nearly €14 million to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), enabling the purchase of US-made weapons for Ukraine while simultaneously advancing its own major defence modernisation programmes.
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.
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.