Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia’s Pobjeda-Rudet Expands Strategic Materials Production
Pobjeda-Rudet plans new production capacity in Goražde for a strategic material needed by Bosnia’s defense industry, backed by Ginex, Pretis and Binas.
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Defense news and analysis from Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo, procurement, industrial partnerships, and capability development across the Western Balkans and the Adriatic.
Events
Your Guide to MSPO 2026: What to Know Before Kielce Opens
MSPO 2026 opens September 8 in Kielce with 1,000+ exhibitors from 43 countries. Here is everything you need to know: who is on the floor, what debuts to watch, and why this edition changes procurement logic.
Croatia
Croatia’s K239 Chunmoo to Extend Strike Reach Beyond 300 Km
Croatia says its incoming K239 Chunmoo systems will provide strike ranges beyond 300 km, adding a new layer to its planned HIMARS rocket artillery force.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia’s BNT Launches Development of New 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
Bosnia’s BNT-TMiH is developing a new 155mm self-propelled howitzer with a range exceeding 40 kilometres, marking a major step toward more advanced integrated artillery systems.
Weekly Briefing
CEE & SEE Defense Weekly Briefing: Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2026
This week: Poland investigates suspected sabotage at a drone-components plant, Germany traces the Leipzig drone plot into Poland and Serbia, the EU cuts Russia's Brussels mission, and Greece and Croatia sign major air-defense and rocket-artillery deals. Plus two deep-dive analyses.
Germany
Leipzig Drone Probe Tracks Sabotage Links Across Europe
German investigators are examining Poland and Serbia links in the Leipzig drone plot as the case raises questions over cross-border sabotage networks.
Croatia
Croatia to Buy 18 K239 Chunmoo Rocket Launchers for €435M
Croatia plans to add 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers alongside eight HIMARS, creating a dual-source long-range rocket force with deeper strike options.
Serbia
China Backs €100.5M Serbian Battery Plant for Drones
China’s Jiangsu Reliance Energy Tech will invest €100.5 million in a Serbian battery plant supplying drones, robots and unmanned vehicles.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
First Balkan Shield Defense Expo Opens in Sarajevo
The first Balkan Shield defense expo opens September 1 in Sarajevo, bringing Bosnian manufacturers together with companies and defense organizations from abroad.
Montenegro
Montenegro Military Develops In-House AI System for Command Staff
Montenegro's military has developed Digital Adjutant, an in-house AI system designed to support commanders with analysis, legal frameworks and military documents.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
EUFOR Tests Rapid Reinforcement in Bosnia During Quick Response 2026
EUFOR is testing rapid reinforcement across Bosnia and Herzegovina in Quick Response 2026, integrating reserve forces, airlift and multinational units.
Greece
Greece to Sign €3 Billion Achilles Shield Deal With Israel
Greece and Israel are set to sign agreements for the €3 billion Achilles Shield air and missile defense network in Tel Aviv on August 31.