Interviews
The Austrian intelligence executive discusses the future of private intelligence, Europe’s growing security vulnerabilities and why FOREUS sees Southeast Europe as a strategic market for expansion.
Serbia
Public banking records identify Jugoimport-SDPR, Trayal, Zastava Oružje and other Serbian defense manufacturers with Alta Bank accounts before its licence withdrawal.
Weekly Briefing
Happy Sunday. Much of the region is marking All Saints' Day, so your inbox should be quieter today than the week was. Brussels put €21.3 billion in SAFE loans back on the table, Romania's new defense minister started rereading the biggest SAFE deals already signed, and
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Republika Srpska's Orao aerospace company is exploring Russian investment as officials outline plans to expand the Bijeljina-based manufacturer into drone production.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The UN Security Council unanimously extends EUFOR Althea's military mandate in Bosnia and Herzegovina through October 2027, maintaining the EU-led stabilization force.
Serbia
Serbia's election-winning Student List demands renewed action in the Krušik arms export case and the resignations of intelligence chiefs as state contracts face potential scrutiny.
Croatia
South Korea's LIG Defense & Aerospace has presented layered air defense solutions to Croatia, with DOK-ING, ORQA, KONČAR and other Croatian companies identified for potential cooperation.
Analysis
U.S. Army SATCOM modernization creates opportunities for Digital IF suppliers. ENQRY.ai analyzes ETL Systems, Croatia’s Amphinicy, Kratos and Comtech.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Four Italian personnel have been killed and 11 injured after an Italian Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter operating with EUFOR crashed near Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on October 29. An investigation is underway.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian ammunition manufacturer Binas reports €7.76 million in profit, while federal auditors flag procurement control weaknesses covering €16.15 million in supplier transactions.
Albania
Albanian-Israeli defense venture Advanced Arms Technology selects a former copper processing plant in Rubik as its new headquarters, with plans for weapons and military drone manufacturing.
Serbia
As Serbia's student-backed movement wins the parliamentary election, questions emerge over arms exports, Israeli defense partnerships, NATO ties and relations with Russia.