Romania is moving forward with one of its largest modernization steps in recent years as the government prepares to purchase 289 German-made Lynx infantry fighting vehicles. The decision follows the visit of Rheinmetall President Armin Papperger to Bucharest, where talks with senior officials accelerated the partnership between Romania and the German defense industry.
Ukraine has officially started construction of a European-standard railway line connecting the country with Poland. The project, announced by Ukraine’s Minister for Community and Territorial Development, Oleksiy Kuleba, is a key step in strengthening cross-border transport and boosting regional connectivity.
Poland has officially launched a major expansion of its Naftoport terminal in Gdańsk, a project that may reshape the energy map of Central and Eastern Europe. This investment is not merely national - it signals Poland’s ambition to become a regional energy hub for the broader Intermarium space, reinforcing resilience and independence in a geopolitically volatile region.
A new security structure will soon rise along the Polish-Belarusian border. Polish authorities are preparing to install an additional four-metre-high mesh fence parallel to the existing steel wall. The aim: to strengthen the ability of border units to intercept migrants who manage to breach the first line of defence.
Poland’s decision to build a 300-kilometre pipeline from the German border to the PERN terminal near Bydgoszcz is not just a national infrastructure project—it is a bold geopolitical move. By linking into NATO’s network, Poland is helping to expand NATO’s pipeline system to the eastern flank, a transformation with profound implications for Central and Eastern Europe.
Estonia is preparing for a significant expansion of its long-range artillery capabilities. According to a notification submitted to the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tallinn has formally requested the purchase of six additional M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) along with a large stockpile of precision munitions. The request was outlined on September 29, 2025, by Michael F. Miller, Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). If approved, Estonia’s inventory of HIMARS launchers will increase from six to twelve, significantly boosting the firepower of its armed forces.