Croatia, Serbia bring back national service
Croatia and Serbia have both announced plans to reintroduce compulsory military service, saying it is necessary to strengthen national defence due...
Defence
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland to ask EU to cofund ‘Baltic Defence Line’
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are seeking EU financial support for a coordinated network of military fortifications along their borders with...
CEE think tank envisages ‘pivotal role’ for region
The incoming EU administration should ensure that countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) lever more influence in the bloc, Slovakia-based...
Rheinmetall to build EUR 180mn factory in Lithuania
Germany’s Rheinmetall will spend more than EUR 180mn on an ammunition manufacturing facility in Lithuania, the Lithuanian Economy and Innovation Ministry...
Poland unveils massive transport, energy, defence plans under 2025 budget
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed to tackle inflation, drive record economic growth, and bolster key investments in energy and infrastructure...
South Korea influence grows in CEE defence
As the EU assesses its defence strategies amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, South Korea has emerged as a significant player in the...