Poland spends $16.5 billion in EU-backed loans on heavy army weaponsAmid political infighting over the funding mechanism, the government has tapped local companies to make fighting vehicles, howitzers and ammunition.7 days ago
Lithuania to buy Patria armored vehicles, eyes local industry shareA contract is expected to be signed with the Finnish producer in 2027.10 days ago
Polish officials vent worries over scrapped US troop deployment“More than fifty billion dollars is the sum of the purchases that we are implementing in the United States,” Poland's defense minister noted.
Baltic nations ponder biggest bang for their bucks in $14 billion arms spending spree"The factory floor and the frontline are now part of the same equation,” Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said.
Ukraine could lift arms-exports ban this year as would-be buyers line upGulf countries threatened by Iran could be some of the first nations to buy Ukrainian air-defense technology at scale.
Romania picks Rheinmetall’s Lynx combat vehicle in $4 billion acquisitionRomanian defense leaders want the purchase of the Rheinmetall-made vehicles to be underwritten by European Union-backed loans.
Baltic nations brace for impact of Iran war delaying US weapons shipmentsDelays in ammunition deliveries could reopen a thorny question for Baltic HIMARS users: Would the U.S. permit non-Lockheed rockets to be loaded?
Estonia raids combat-vehicle funds to buy more drones, air defensesThe defense minister said the decision was based on lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Swedish, Polish firms invest in TNT plants to quench Europe’s ammo thirstSwebal’s new factory is to have the capacity to produce more than 4,000 metric tons of TNT annually. Russia is estimated to make 50,000 tons per year.
Study suggests Russia could conquer Baltic states in 90 daysOpinions among officials and analysts vary greatly when it comes to Russia’s perceived appetite for attacking the Baltic nations, which are part of NATO.