Serbia Allocates Nearly €90 Million for Return of Mandatory Military Service

Serbia is preparing to bring back mandatory military service in 2026, allocating nearly €90 million over the next three years and modernizing barracks across the country to support an annual intake of 20,000 conscripts.

Poland Expands Small Arms Manufacturing: New FB “Lucznik” Production Hall Opens in Radom

FB “Łucznik”–Radom has inaugurated a new production hall worth 31 million PLN, expanding its output to 80,000 firearms per year — a strong industrial move during its 100-year anniversary.

Sweden Weighs 2,000-Kilometre Missiles, Pushing the Baltic Into a New Era of Deterrence

Sweden’s military has formally proposed acquiring missiles with a 2,000-km range, marking a decisive move toward deep-strike capabilities. Sweden is now weighing U.S., European and domestic development options, alongside major investments in intelligence, SAT surveillance, and air defense networks.

Switzerland Weighs Joint Air Force Framework With Austria as F-35 Costs Spark Political Pushback

Switzerland is weighing a cooperative air-defense model with Austria and France as critics argue the planned F-35 acquisition is overpriced and ill-suited for modern drone-era threats.

Polish Defense Chief: Military Buildup Must Accelerate Regardless of Ukraine Peace Talks

Poland’s defense minister warned that negotiations over Ukraine should not slow Warsaw’s military expansion, stressing that accelerated modernization remains essential despite peace discussions.

Serbia and Egypt Signal Defense Cooperation Growth in Belgrade Meeting

Serbia and Egypt reaffirmed their century-long partnership during a meeting in Belgrade, with both sides highlighting productive defense cooperation to date and emphasizing untapped potential for deeper military and technical collaboration.

HD Hyundai and Anduril Join Forces to Build Next-Gen Autonomous Naval Vessels

HD Hyundai and Anduril have sealed an agreement to jointly develop next-generation autonomous naval vessels, uniting South Korean shipbuilding capability with U.S. AI-driven defense technology — with prototypes expected by 2026.

From Strong Defense Producer to Minimal Output: Where Did North Macedonia’s Military Industry Go?

Once a major contributor to GDP, North Macedonia’s defense industry has dramatically contracted, leaving experts warning about lost strategic independence and urging industrial revival to support NATO commitments.

Czech Republic Enters Missile Era: Narwhal Cruise Missile Reaches 680 km

LPP showcased the Narwhal cruise missile and the Nightray stealth drone at the Dubai Airshow, signaling a major advancement in Czech long-range precision weapons. With domestic engine production and rapid deployment capability, the Czech defense industry moves toward full sovereign strike systems.

Germany Unveils Upgraded Leopard 2A8 and Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 in Major Combat Systems Modernization Push

Germany has introduced its newest Leopard 2A8 tank and Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 howitzer, emphasizing faster delivery times and expanded industrial output to strengthen its ground forces and reinforce NATO operational readiness.

Israel to Host Premier Drone Systems Event — UVID Dronetech 2025 Comes to Tel Aviv on 26 November

UVID Dronetech 2025 returns to Tel Aviv on 26 November, gathering defence officials, technology developers, startups and industry partners for one of the world’s most influential unmanned-systems events.

Croatia Brings Back Mandatory Military Service — Here’s What Every New Recruit Will Face in 2025

Croatia’s Ministry of Defence has unveiled draft regulations for the reintroduced two-month Basic Military Training, set to begin in January 2025. The rulebook outlines the training curriculum, medical and psychological screening, benefits for recruits, and updated appearance standards.