Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has indicated that Serbia intends to display large numbers of armed robotic systems at an upcoming military parade. The announcement was made in the context of broader discussions on robotics, artificial intelligence, and potential international cooperation.
Serbia
Serbia’s defense minister has met with representatives of the Kruševac-based defense manufacturer 14. oktobar, which is owned by the Czech industrial group CSG. Talks focused on production activities, industrial capacity, and cooperation with the Serbian defense system.
Serbia
Serbia’s Ministry of Internal and Foreign Trade is seeking to reinitiate the issuance of export licenses for weapons and military equipment after an extended pause.
Serbia
Trade union representatives from Serbia’s defense industry have warned that employees across the sector are increasingly concerned about job security and income stability. The union has called on state authorities to engage urgently to prevent disruptions to production and employment.
GFP 2025
The Global Firepower (GFP) 2025 Military Strength Ranking places Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Southeastern Europe (SEE) in a sharply divided position: a handful of frontline states are rising in global relevance, while much of the Western Balkans remains near the bottom of the list.
Serbia
A self-propelled multiple rocket launcher battalion from the Serbian Army Second Land Forces Brigade is conducting training on the M-18 Oganj modular rocket launcher. The program focuses on preparing professional personnel for operational use across a range of tactical scenarios.
Opinion
As Europe re-arms and defense capital floods Western hubs, Bosnia and Serbia remain absent from the defense-tech map—pushed into a low-margin subcontractor role despite strong industrial and engineering foundations.
Opinion
Western Balkan states are revisiting compulsory military service as security pressures rise. Slovenia is debating a limited return, Serbia is moving fast, and Croatia has already begun enforcement—while Bosnia and Herzegovina remains held back by political deadlock and underfunding.
Serbia
Serbia and Cyprus signed a SOFA agreement in Nicosia, strengthening military cooperation and reaffirming their long-standing political partnership.
Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić held a high-level briefing with defence officials to review strategic fuel and gas reserves, supply-risk scenarios, and crisis-response mechanisms, stressing coordinated state action and clear communication to maintain energy stability.
Serbia
Serbia is preparing to bring back mandatory military service in 2026, allocating nearly €90 million over the next three years and modernizing barracks across the country to support an annual intake of 20,000 conscripts.
Serbia
Serbia and Egypt reaffirmed their century-long partnership during a meeting in Belgrade, with both sides highlighting productive defense cooperation to date and emphasizing untapped potential for deeper military and technical collaboration.