baltics
Lithuanian Charity Sends $6.9M in Drones and Gear to Ukraine
A Lithuanian charity has delivered $6.9 million in drones and military equipment to Ukraine's armed forces to bolster Kyiv's reconnaissance and targeting capabilities.
defense
Analysis of military drone programs, defense strategies, and security initiatives driving Europe’s response to evolving aerial threats.
ukraine
Ukraine builds an ‘anti-drone dome’ with interceptor UAVs
Ukraine is creating an 'anti-drone dome' by combining interceptor UAVs, mobile air‑defence teams and sensors to protect key areas from hostile drones.
nato
Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid Arctic tensions
Denmark is deploying several hundred soldiers to Greenland and has asked NATO for a mission to sustain a one- to two-year presence in response to Arctic security concerns and political pressure from the United States.
uk
Second Front Systems, StirlingX team to fast‑track UK sovereign drone capability
Second Front Systems and StirlingX have partnered to accelerate UK adoption of sovereign, high‑assurance drone capabilities.
defense
German‑Ukrainian JV launches Europe’s first industrial drone co‑production for Ukraine
Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics launched Quantum Frontline Industries to mass‑produce Ukrainian drones in Germany for delivery to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
central-eastern-europe
FIREPOWER: All eyes on Hungary’s SAFE plans, plus drones, Greenland, Russia defences
Hungary’s SAFE plans are drawing scrutiny from EU partners over procurement transparency and interoperability, while Commission drone moves, Greenland geopolitics and Russian air-defence lessons shape Europe's defence debate.
industry
SPS showcases Raybird UAS at UK’s Iron Titan exercise
Skyeton Prevail Solutions demonstrated the Raybird tactical UAS at the UK's Iron Titan exercise, validating operational readiness and signalling faster access to 'ready‑now' systems for allied forces.
defense
Greece alerts shipping fleet after Black Sea drone attacks
Greece warned commercial shipping of heightened Black Sea risks after recent drone attacks and urged operators to reassess routes, strengthen precautions and coordinate with authorities to protect maritime trade.
Russia
Sea drones halt operations at major Russian oil terminal
Sea drones forced a temporary halt to operations at a major Russian oil terminal, disrupting loading activities and raising energy‑security concerns.
defense
France orders two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
France’s procurement agency contracted Saab on 30 December 2025 to supply two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft to boost national airborne surveillance and NATO interoperability.
military
Autonomy isn’t capability until it’s tested - Air Force Test Center
The U.S. Air Force Test Center warns that autonomous systems only become reliable military capabilities after rigorous, realistic testing and evaluation.
defense
Helsing equips Eurofighter with AI electronic warfare system
Helsing and Saab Germany will integrate Cirra AI into the Eurofighter Arexis EW suite to improve real-time emitter classification and fighter survivability.