Croatia
Croatia has signed a memorandum with Beretta Holding and a domestic investor to build the country's first small-caliber ammunition factory in Obrovac, expanding its defense-industrial base.
Croatia
Aero Sentinel has announced its participation in a counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) training exercise conducted alongside the Croatian Special Forces, marking another operational demonstration of the company's drone detection and targeting technologies. According to the company, the exercise was supported by its European representative, Petar Dragičević,
Croatia
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa expects to reach an annual manufacturing capacity of 500,000 drones and components by the end of the year while expanding its FPV training activities across several European armed forces.
Croatia
Croatian drone manufacturer ORQA has joined the EU-Ukraine Drone Deal as one of its 18 founding companies. The initiative could give the Osijek-based company a larger role in joint production, technology development and European drone supply chains.
Croatia
Rheinmetall has presented plans to expand its industrial footprint in Croatia through its partnership with DOK-ING, outlining a long-term investment program that could reach €600 million.
Croatia
Croatia has received EUR 255 million in pre financing under the European Union's SAFE instrument after approval of its defense investment plan. The funding is the first tranche of a loan facility worth up to EUR 1.7 billion intended to support joint procurement of priority military capabilities.
Croatia
Croatia's Iskra Shipyard and Rheinmetall Naval Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding focused on naval defense projects. The agreement could support Croatian Navy programs and open international opportunities for Croatian shipbuilding.
Croatia
Croatian robotics and unmanned systems company DOK-ING has officially begun operating as Rheinmetall Unmanned Vehicles Ltd after Germany's Rheinmetall acquired a 51% majority stake.
Croatia
Croatian drone technology company Orqa and Canada's Remote Robotic Systems have signed an exclusive agreement to expand production of Orqa systems and components in Canada.
Croatia
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has unveiled the MRM2-10AI, a tactical UAV designed for operations in electronically contested environments. The system combines hybrid communications, onboard computing, and autonomous capabilities to maintain effectiveness under jamming and GNSS disruption.
Industry
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.
Croatia
Croatian Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar held talks with representatives of Rheinmetall on potential investments and industrial cooperation in Croatia. Discussions focused on advanced technologies, defense manufacturing, and integration of Croatian companies into European supply chains.