Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers trained in Germany have deserted since 2022, posing risks to Ukraine’s defense and its burgeoning tech startup ecosystem.
Trump accuses Biden of depleting U.S. ammunition stockpiles to aid Ukraine, emphasizing the need to balance support with national defense readiness amid ongoing missile attacks.
Austria plans to extend mandatory military service to nine months, aiming to strengthen national defense amid rising security threats, impacting workforce and tech startups.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs urges NATO to bolster military capabilities and defense investments as tensions with Russia risk escalating, presenting new opportunities for defense tech startups and investors.
Lithuania, Poland, and France undertake joint military drills at the Suwalki Corridor, boosting NATO's defense and creating innovation opportunities in defense tech and cybersecurity.