Czech Republic
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 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
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.
Forecasts
Europe’s rearmament push is fueling a decade-long boom for its defense industry, with revenues forecast to grow 10.5% to 11.5% annually as nations meet NATO’s 2035 targets. Germany and Eastern Europe lead the surge, while fiscal strains and politics could test the continent’s resolve.
Czech Republic
Andrej Babiš’s election win could shift Czechia’s strong defense stance and support for Ukraine, as coalition talks test NATO commitments and spending plans.
Romania
Romanian President urges EU to build anti-drone wall and democracy shield against Russian hybrid threats and election interference.
Romania
Facing repeated Russian drone incursions, Bucharest looks to Kyiv’s battle-tested UAV technology through the EU’s €150 billion defence loan scheme.