This week’s edition spotlights Frankenburg Technologies’ Mark 1 counter-drone missile test at NATO’s Ādaži base in Latvia—an important signal in Europe’s push for scalable, cost-effective air defence. We report on Estonia’s €290m Chunmoo rocket launcher purchase paired with Hanwha industrial investment, Lithuania’s move toward next-generation capability via CV90 MkIV procurement, and a growing focus on battlefield-proven UAS showcased in Tallinn. Also inside: Darkstar’s “build what matters” message from Ragnar Sass, debates on the state’s role in Estonia’s defence industry, SSD2026 momentum with NORDSEC joining as Executive Partner, and a major European Defense Tech Hackathon coming to Tallinn.
