Hungary
Hungary Doubles EUFOR Althea Standby Force to 300 Personnel
Hungary is increasing its domestic standby reserve for EUFOR Althea from 150 to 300 personnel, strengthening its ability to reinforce the mission in Bosnia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Republika Srpska's Orao Eyes Russian Investment as Drone Production Plans Emerge
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
UN Extends EUFOR Althea Mandate in Bosnia Through October 2027
The UN Security Council unanimously extends EUFOR Althea's military mandate in Bosnia and Herzegovina through October 2027, maintaining the EU-led stabilization force.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Four Italian EUFOR Personnel Killed in Chinook Helicopter Crash in Bosnia
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
Bosnia’s Binas Reports €7.76 Million Profit as Audit Flags €16.15 Million in Supplier Transactions
Bosnian ammunition manufacturer Binas reports €7.76 million in profit, while federal auditors flag procurement control weaknesses covering €16.15 million in supplier transactions.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian Armed Forces Receive High Preliminary NATO Ratings After Major Exercise
Around 1,200 participants took part in Bosnia and Herzegovina's largest military exercise of 2026, with NATO evaluators reporting strong preliminary results across seven operational capability areas.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia Receives French COMET Drone Training Systems Under NATO Program
A NATO-backed program delivers French COMET drone training systems to Bosnia as Western Balkan countries expand military capabilities through EU assistance.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian Serb Government Plans €1.53M Police Drone and Counter-UAS Procurement
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska plans €1.53 million for police drones and counter-UAS systems, with suppliers and procurement details yet to be announced.
Austria
FOREUS Expands into Southeast Europe with Banja Luka Subsidiary
With its new company in Republika Srpska, FOREUS brings its AI-powered intelligence platform and its operational consulting to a region where sanctions, cross-border economic crime and new security requirements challenge businesses and authorities alike.
Western Balkans
US Bill Seeks Review of Russia-China Military Ties in Balkans
A bipartisan US bill seeks a Pentagon review of Russian, Chinese and American arms transfers, military exercises and intelligence ties across eight Balkan countries.
Montenegro
Montenegro Orders Expulsion of Rybar Founder and Four Russians
Montenegro orders the expulsion of Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk and four Russians after a security operation, following his visit to Bosnia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia Border Police Opens €4.28M Uniform Supply Tender
Bosnia's Border Police seeks candidates by October 29 for a KM 8.369 million uniform tender. Earlier awards and canceled procedures frame the contest.