Bosnia and Herzegovina
Azerbaijan is exploring new defense-industry partnerships with Bosnia and Herzegovina following a high-level meeting in Sarajevo. The Azerbaijani delegation expressed interest in ammunition producers Igman, Pretis, and Ginex, as both sides prepare a broader military cooperation framework for 2026.
Serbia
After Moscow’s criticism over alleged Serbian arms reaching Ukraine, President Aleksandar Vučić said Serbia faces export pressure from all sides — noting that “even when we give Bosnia gunpowder, they give us primers,” revealing deep regional supply links despite political tension.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Production at Ginex, one of Bosnia’s key defense manufacturers, has been halted as workers protest over pay and demand the Supervisory Board convene after rejecting a wage proposal aligned with the metal industry’s collective agreement.