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Baltic Defence Weekly – No. 64 (5–11 January 2026): Frankenburg–Babcock Air Defence Push, Baltic Ammo Expansion, and Finland’s Air Defence Lessons

This issue opens 2026 with major momentum in Baltic and regional defence. Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies signs an MoU with UK defence giant Babcock to develop a containerised, low-cost counter-drone air defence launch platform. Latvia breaks ground on the Baltic states’ first 155mm modular powder charge assembly plant, while Rheinmetall advances…
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Baltic Defence Weekly No. 62 (22–28 Dec 2025): 2025 Year in Review — The Baltic Defence Boom, Drone Era Lessons, and Europe’s Rearmament Shift

The year-end edition looks back at 2025’s defining defence moments across the Baltics and Europe—from landmark events, major procurement and industrial moves, and the accelerating role of drones and counter-drone solutions, to the strategic weight of permanent allied presence and large-scale rearmament decisions. This issue compiles the year’s top developments…
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Baltic Defence Weekly No. 61 (15–21 Dec 2025): Frankenburg Missile Test, Chunmoo Purchase, and the Rise of Battlefield-Proven Innovation

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,…
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Baltic Defence Weekly No. 60 (8–14 Dec 2025): Leopard 2A8 Assembly in Lithuania, CAESAR Mk II Deal, and Baltic–German Defence Ties

This issue tracks a major leap in Baltic defence industrial capacity: a German-backed plan to assemble Leopard 2A8 tanks in Lithuania and Lithuania’s €252m CAESAR Mk II artillery purchase. We also cover a record Estonian defence-tech delegation to Berlin, new DefSecIntel–TYTAN counter-drone cooperation, and leaders’ pledge to deliver Rail Baltica…
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Baltic Defence Weekly – Issue 56 (10–16 November 2025): Bundeswehr at 70, Drone Walls, and Europe’s Robotics Race

This week’s issue marks the 70th anniversary of the Bundeswehr, featuring the full speech by Germany’s Defence Attaché to Estonia and an editorial on why Baltic defence cooperation matters now more than ever. Other highlights include Quantum Systems’ expansion to Lithuania, Israel’s new embassy and defence business forum in Tallinn,…
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Baltic Defence Weekly – Issue 50 (29 September – 5 October 2025): Drone Wall, Japan’s THeMIS Trials, and Estonia’s Expanding Missile Cap

This issue highlights Europe’s growing push to build a Drone Wall against Russian hybrid threats, with DefSecIntel and Origin Robotics teaming up to deliver integrated counter-drone systems. Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force begins testing Estonia’s Milrem Robotics THeMIS UGV, while Milrem prepares to deliver over 150 units to Ukraine. The U.S.…
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Baltic Defence Weekly – Issue 47 (8–14 September 2025): NATO Drone Response, €14.7B EU Defence Loans, and Nordic Industry Alliance

This issue covers NATO’s launch of Eastern Sentry after Russian drones violated Polish airspace, alongside Baltic calls to replace NATO’s air policing with a true air defence mission. The European Commission has allocated €14.7 billion in SAFE defence loans to the Baltic states, while Baltic parliaments urge the U.S. Congress…
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Baltic Defence Weekly – Issue 42 (4–10 August 2025): Baltic States Boost Defence with Major Deals, Drone Alerts, and Strategic Partnerships

This week’s edition covers the Baltic region’s most significant defence developments, from multi-billion-euro rearmament loans to Embraer’s aerospace partnerships in Lithuania. We report on escalating Russian drone incursions testing NATO’s resolve, Lithuania’s push for anti-drone systems, and new ammunition production agreements with Northrop Grumman and Nammo. Plus, insights into Milrem…
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Baltic Defence Innovation Surges: Six Regional Drone Firms Ranked Among Global Top 100

The Baltic region cements its status as a rising force in global defence innovation, with six drone manufacturers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania ranked among the world’s top 100 by The Defense Post. This recognition reflects the region’s rapid advancements in autonomous systems and battlefield-ready solutions. From Estonia’s Threod Systems…
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Strategic Shifts & New Investments (7–13 July 2025)

This week’s Baltic Defence Weekly highlights major developments in the region’s security posture. From Lithuania’s expanded drone procurement and Estonia’s growing focus on dual-use energy infrastructure, to NATO’s enhanced exercises and the latest public–private cooperation initiatives — this edition reflects a sharp strategic pivot in regional readiness. Stay informed on…
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