Jobs
Orqa Is Hiring: Croatian Drone Maker Opens Nearly 30 Roles
Osijek-based Orqa is scaling fast, with close to 30 open positions spanning hardware, embedded software, and production as the FPV and tactical drone maker grows its Croatian workforce.
Orqa
Western Balkans
Mapping the Western Balkans' Growing Drone Ecosystem
From Croatia's Orqa to Serbia's Elbit joint venture and Kosovo's Skifteri, the Western Balkans is fast becoming a serious unmanned systems production hub. Here is who builds what.
Startups
Expeditions Closes €197 Million Fund to Back Europe's Defense Technology Sector
Defense-focused venture capital firm Expeditions has completed a €197 million second fund to invest in early-stage European defense and dual-use technology companies. The fund will target technologies intended to strengthen Europe's industrial base.
Croatia
Croatia’s Orqa Introduces MRM2-10AI Tactical Drone for Electronic Warfare Environments
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.
Croatia
Swiss Army Continues FPV Drone Trials in Elm With Support From Croatia’s ORQA
The Swiss Armed Forces have continued field testing of FPV drones at the Elm training range as part of a broader effort to integrate tactical unmanned systems into military operations. Drone technology company ORQA participated in the trials by providing FPV equipment and operational support.
Croatia
Croatia’s Orqa Expands Distributed Drone Manufacturing Network Across Allied Markets
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
Orqa Launches Croatia’s First School Drone League for STEM Training
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
Ukraine and Croatia Advance Plans for Underground Drone Production Facility
Ukraine and Croatia are reportedly cooperating on the development of an underground drone production facility aimed at securing supply chains and sustaining wartime output.
Croatia
Croatia’s Orqa Raises $14.7M Series A, Expands Toward U.S. Defense Market
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
AYMO Ventures Invests in Croatian FPV Drone Developer Orqa
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.
Enforce Tac 2026
Croatia’s Defence Sector Showcases at Enforce Tac in Germany
Twenty-six Croatian defence-industry firms are presenting products and technologies at the Enforce Tac security and defence trade fair in Nuremberg, aimed at expanding export markets and industrial partnerships.
Dimdex 2026
Croatian Orqa and Barzan Holdings Sign MoU on Potential Drone Manufacturing in Qatar
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings during DIMDEX in Doha. The agreement explores localized drone manufacturing as part of Orqa’s global production scaling strategy.