Aizsardzības ministrija (Latvia)September 3, 2025
Latvia opens Autonomous Systems Competence Center
New center to drive UAV/C-UAS development and procurement; at least €100m for drone capabilities in 2026.
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FMV – Försvarets materielverkSeptember 3, 2025
Sweden: FMV delivers personal protective equipment to Armed Forces
FMV notes recent deliveries of helmets/body armour in line with ramp-up for increased troop numbers.
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Kaitsevägi (Estonian Defence Forces)September 3, 2025
Estonian Navy reorganises patrol division and appoints new commander
Structural change in Navy’s patrol division; new commander named.
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Ministerstvo obrany ČRSeptember 3, 2025
Czechia: Government reviews addendum to acquire Leopard 2A8 tanks
Czech government reviewed an addendum to join Germany’s KNDS Leopard 2A8 framework; first tranche 44 tanks CZK 32.76 bn.
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Ministerstwo Obrony NarodowejSeptember 2, 2025
Poland signs for PET/PCL passive radars and additional GROT rifles
Gov.pl: PLN 5.8bn package signed at MSPO; 46 PET/PCL radars for NAREW and new GROT batches.
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Hidden Level Inc.September 2, 2025
Hidden Level Secures $65M for Counter-Drone Radar Technology
Syracuse-based Hidden Level announced $65 million Series C funding on September 2, 2025, led by DFJ Growth with Booz Allen Ventures participation.
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BMVg – Bundesministerium der VerteidigungSeptember 2, 2025
Germany: BMVg publishes 2024 report on extremism in the Bundeswehr
Annual report notes change in suspected cases; situational update released 2 Sept 2025.
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Tangany GmbHSeptember 2, 2025
Tangany Raises €10M Series A for Secure Digital Assets
Munich-based Tangany closed €10 million Series A funding on September 2, 2025, led by Baader Bank with participation from Elevator Ventures and HTGF.
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Ministerstwo Obrony NarodowejSeptember 2, 2025
Poland and Sweden sign new defence-industry cooperation agreement
MoD: fresh bilateral accord to deepen joint procurement, production and exercises.
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Army RecognitionSeptember 1, 2025
Romania receives three more ex-Norwegian F-16s
Delivery brings total to 21 of planned 32 aircraft as Romania modernises air fleet.
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Army RecognitionSeptember 1, 2025
Finland starts construction of third Pohjanmaa-class corvette
Rauma Marine Constructions cuts steel for the third Squadron 2020 ship as program advances.
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EDR MagazineSeptember 1, 2025
Andøya Space & Rheinmetall sign LOI for rapid-response launches in Europe
Partnership aims to deliver TacRL services and regular commercial launches from Norway to bolster resilience.
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JanesSeptember 1, 2025
Blue Water Autonomy raises $50m to build first long-range autonomous ship
Series A led by GV will fund prototype for months-long, open-ocean autonomous operations by 2026.
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ReutersSeptember 1, 2025
EU to deploy more LEO satellites to counter GPS jamming
Defence Commissioner says EU will add LEO assets and improve interference detection/response.
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French Ministry of Armed ForcesSeptember 1, 2025
France Establishes Defense Digital Commissariat
The French Ministry of Armed Forces created the Commissariat au numérique de défense (CND) on September 1, 2025, consolidating digital and cyber capabilities under direct ministerial authority.
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Patria GroupSeptember 1, 2025
Patria Completes ILIAS Solutions Acquisition
Finnish defense contractor Patria completed its acquisition of Belgium-based ILIAS Solutions on September 1, 2025, following authority approvals.
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Naval NewsAugust 31, 2025
Norway selects British Type 26 frigates as strategic partner
Record Norwegian surface-fleet buy picks UK Type 26; deliveries planned from 2030 with deep industrial cooperation.
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UK Defence JournalAugust 30, 2025
Saab unveils "Nimbrix" counter-UAS missile concept
New low-cost effect for layered air defence aims to counter mass small-UAS threats.
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JanesAugust 29, 2025
First Czech CV90 Mk IV rolled out in Sweden
BAE Systems Hägglunds rolls out first of 246 Czech CV90s; 39 built in Sweden, 207 assembled in Czech Republic.
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JanesAugust 29, 2025
QinetiQ wins GBP 25m Royal Navy staff training contract
Five-year MCAST deal (with options) will use Inzpire, MASA Sword simulation and 4C Strategies Exonaut.
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FörsvarsmaktenAugust 29, 2025
Sweden: Archipelago Endeavour 25 exercise runs late Aug–mid Sept
Swe–US amphibious exercise ongoing in Stockholm archipelago; ~400 participants.
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EDR MagazineAugust 28, 2025
EURENCO & MESKO sign long-term nitrocellulose supply deal
Agreement secures energetic materials for Polish munitions production and strengthens EU supply resilience.
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Defense-AerospaceAugust 28, 2025
Belgium welcomes first MQ-9B SkyGuardian at Florennes AFB
First RPA arrives for reassembly in Belgium as the programme moves into service entry phase.
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ReutersAugust 28, 2025
BPCE (Natixis) sells Europe’s first defence-focused bond
French banking group issues inaugural defence bond as region ramps up armament financing.
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