Europe

German government moves to speed up arms purchases

June 29, 2025

Germany’s government wants to accelerate the purchase of weapons and other defence equipment to ensure the country is able to counter any threats from Russia, according to draft legislation seen [..]

Lithuania

Lithuanian cabinet approves drone, optical equipment purchases without public tender

June 4, 2025

The Lithuanian government on Wednesday approved bypassing public tender procedures for the procurement of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), counter-drone systems, optical surveillance equipment, and laser target designators. The Cabinet endorsed [..]

World

NATO completes modernisation of major airbase in Albania

March 6, 2024

Albania officially re-opened Kuçova airbase on Monday (4 March 2024), after transforming the decades-old base into a modern hub for NATO future air operations. Located around 80 kilometres south of [..]

Latvia

Latvia to allocate at least EUR 10 million for drone coalition

February 15, 2024

Latvia will allocate at least EUR 10 million for the development of the so-called drone coalition within a year, the Defense Ministry informed LETA. On Wednesday, member states of the [..]