Albania
Albania Proposes 2027 Defense Budget Increase to 2.35% of GDP
Albania proposes a 2027 defense budget of ALL 76.7 billion, an increase of ALL 7 billion, bringing projected military spending to 2.35% of GDP.
Albania
Albanian-Israeli Defense Venture Moves Headquarters to Former Copper Plant in Rubik
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.
Albania
Albania Extends €452,000 Defense Weapons Depot Tender Deadline
Albania has extended the deadline for a €452,000 military weapons depot reconstruction tender in Elbasan to October 26, 2026.
AUSA 2026
Croatia and Albania Join U.S. Army Drone and Counter-Drone Procurement Initiative
Croatia and Albania sign agreements to access U.S. Army drone and counter-drone procurement marketplaces at AUSA 2026 in Washington.
Albania
Albania Delivers First NATO-Standard Military Vehicles Built at Home
Albania has delivered the first 40 NATO-standard tactical vehicles assembled domestically by TIMAK Defence, marking the operational debut of the country's renewed defense manufacturing sector through a public-private partnership with state-owned KAYO.
Albania
Albania Orders Six Turkish BORAN Howitzers in First Modern Artillery Acquisition
Albania has signed an agreement with Turkish defense manufacturer MKE to procure six BORAN 105 mm light towed howitzers and ammunition. The acquisition marks a significant step in modernizing the Albanian Armed Forces and expands the presence of the Turkish artillery system within NATO.
Albania
Albania Joins Founding Members of New Defense Financing Bank at NATO Summit
Albania is set to become one of the founding members of the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a multinational financial institution designed to support defense investment and industrial capacity.
Albania
Albania, Italy Advance Defense Cooperation With Focus on Naval Industry and Regional Security
Albanian and Italian defense officials have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in defense and security, with particular emphasis on maritime capabilities, industrial collaboration, and regional stability.
Industry
The Adriatic's Emerging Role in Europe's Naval Industrial Expansion
As Europe expands naval procurement, the Adriatic region is emerging as a growing center for shipbuilding, maritime infrastructure, and defense-industrial cooperation. New investments are strengthening its role in Europe's naval sector.
Albania
Albanian Air Force Marks 75 Years of Service and Transformation
Albania marked the 75th anniversary of its Air Force, highlighting its evolution from a large Soviet-era fleet to a smaller NATO-aligned structure. The milestone reflects decades of structural reform and modernization.
Albania
Albania Expands Defense Spending with Focus on Personnel and Infrastructure
Albania is increasing defense investment with a focus on military personnel, infrastructure, and modernization. The government plans a significant rise in armed forces salaries alongside long-term capability development aligned with NATO requirements.
Opinion
Europe Is Rearming — Why Serbia and Bosnia Are Financing Everyone Else’s Defence Innovation
As Europe re-arms and defense capital floods Western hubs, Bosnia and Serbia remain absent from the defense-tech map—pushed into a low-margin subcontractor role despite strong industrial and engineering foundations.