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.
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.