Radosław Sikorski and Andrii Sybiha met in Warsaw on November 6. Their talks covered the situation in Ukraine, support for its energy system and coordination ahead of winter.
Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi met his Montenegrin counterpart Dragan Krapović. They discussed bilateral military cooperation and Montenegro’s path to EU membership.
The UK and the Republic of Korea have an agreement on protecting classified military information. The treaty was presented to the UK Parliament in November 2026.
The chiefs of staff of Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary met in Bratislava to review preparations for the Visegrad EU battlegroup, which is scheduled to become operational in 2028.
Azerbaijan and Italy held civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) training in Baku. Participants discussed coordination with civilian bodies during the planning and conduct of military operations.
Six Nordic companies have outlined four proposals under the Nordic Compass Defence Track. They include a joint missile-warning system, protection for subsea infrastructure and a shared framework for defence procurement.
Two Korean War veterans in Ethiopia have received renovated homes, with the work coordinated by the South Korean Army. South Korean officials said medical and living support for veterans, as well as free education opportunities for their grandchildren, would continue.
As bomb threats against passenger aircraft have increased across Europe, Hungary’s defence minister has explained the role of Gripen fighters. The aircraft and their crews remain ready around the clock to protect the country’s airspace.
Ethiopian Defence Minister Mohammed Idris met French Ambassador Alexis Lamek. They agreed to develop historic ties and strengthen military and strategic cooperation.
The Czech government has approved a plan for developing the national army through 2040. Priorities include increasing troop numbers and strengthening air and drone defences.
Northrop Grumman has been selected as a certified Continental U.S. depot for the C-130 Hercules fleet. It will provide maintenance at its Lake Charles, Louisiana, facility.
Kazakhstan’s Defence Minister Aidos Myrzakhmetov met US Ambassador to Kazakhstan Julie Stafft. US Embassy Defence Attaché Colonel Christopher Distifeno also attended.
India’s Department of Atomic Energy has opened a deuterated compounds plant and commissioned a 24 kA prototype sodium cell. The ceremony took place at the Heavy Water Board Facilities in Vadodara on 21 June 2026.
British-built military satellite Titania has successfully reached orbit. The UK Ministry of Defence is also trialling ground sensors to monitor threats to satellites.
Russian Helicopters has delivered a Mi-8MTV-1, built by the Kazan Helicopter Plant, to Russia’s Emergencies Ministry. The aircraft is intended for search and rescue, medical evacuation and firefighting.
The U.S. Army’s next-generation TITAN intelligence ground station has moved from prototype development to full production. Initial vehicles are expected in early 2027.
Norwegian defence and technology company KONGSBERG ended the third quarter of 2026 with a record order backlog of NOK 174.2 billion. Orders received during the quarter totalled NOK 23.3 billion.
L3Harris received a $36 million order for its Hawkeye 4 Lite satellite communications terminal in support of the U.S. Army. The equipment will be fielded under the C2NOW initiative.
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force completed a test flight of the unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle. Data from the flight will guide design refinements and future testing.
Greece’s Ministry of National Defence has signed a contract to buy Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft. The first is due to join the Hellenic Air Force in 2027.
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