Croatia
Croatia has submitted a proposal for approximately €1.7 billion in defense procurement projects under the European Union’s SAFE financing instrument. The package includes air defense systems, HIMARS rocket launchers, Leopard 2A8 tanks, and additional CAESAR artillery systems.
Croatia
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa is expanding its international manufacturing network as part of a broader effort to increase annual drone production capacity beyond one million units. The company plans to distribute production across allied markets.
Croatia
DOK-ING and Dynamit Nobel Defence have presented a combined unmanned solution for rapid deployment of anti-tank minefields. The system integrates the MV-8 KOMODO platform with the SKORPION2 scatterable mine system.
Croatia
Croatian technology company Orqa has introduced a national-level drone league targeting elementary school students. The initiative combines simulation-based training with competition to support early STEM development.
Croatia
Croatia’s state-owned defense export agency Agencija Alan is participating for the first time at DSA 2026 in Malaysia. The event provides access to Asia-Pacific markets and international partners. The move reflects a broader push to expand the global presence of Croatia’s defense industry.
Croatia
A defense industry event in Zagreb highlighted Croatia’s efforts to increase participation in the European Defence Fund. Stakeholders emphasized stronger coordination between industry, government, and research institutions.
Croatia
Ukraine and Croatia are reportedly cooperating on the development of an underground drone production facility aimed at securing supply chains and sustaining wartime output.
Ukraine
Ukraine has unveiled a new postage stamp recognizing deminers working across contaminated areas of the country. The initiative highlights the scale of mine contamination and the operational role of clearance efforts in national recovery.
Croatia
Croatia is exploring the establishment of a domestic ammunition production facility through discussions with both local and international manufacturers. The initiative reflects broader efforts to strengthen national defense-industrial capacity. No final decisions or timelines have been confirmed.
Croatia
Croatia has officially reintroduced mandatory military conscription, ending a suspension that has been in place since 2008. The new system will require young men to undergo short-term military training while offering civilian service alternatives.
Croatia
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has secured $14.7 million in Series A funding to scale production and expand into the United States defense market. The company also signed a cooperation agreement with Red River Army Depot to support U.S.-based manufacturing.
Croatia
Croatian venture capital firm AYMO Ventures has invested in Orqa, a developer and manufacturer of First Person View (FPV) drone systems. The investment marks the first time a Croatian VC has backed the Osijek-based company.