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Serbia’s Milan Blagojevic Namenska is increasing production capacity for propellants and explosives amid sustained ammunition demand. Recent investments focus on modernization, workforce growth, and higher output. State leadership signaled continued support for scaling the sector.
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Serbia has confirmed that its Chinese-made FK-3 surface-to-air missile system is operational, marking the first deployment of the system in Europe. The acquisition strengthens Serbia’s long-range air defense capabilities and reflects Belgrade’s continued diversification of defense suppliers.
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Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić visited the Milan Blagojević–Namenska defense company in Lučani to review current operations and discuss the company’s role in the national defense industry. The meeting focused on business performance, production development, and workforce conditions.
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Serbia’s Ministry of Defense has issued 15 licenses for the production of weapons and military equipment in 2025 to companies that met regulatory requirements. Most approvals involved renewals of existing permits, while two companies received licenses for the first time.
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Serbia’s Ministry of Defence will begin issuing military registration notices, known as blue envelopes, from September as part of preparations to restore compulsory service. The step marks the start of formal conscription processing for eligible recruits.
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Serbia’s president has begun an official two-day visit to Astana aimed at strengthening economic and industrial cooperation with Kazakhstan. Discussions between the two governments have targeted trade expansion, defense industry collaboration, and joint technology initiatives.
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Serbian firms showcased a new long-range loitering strike weapon at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, marking an expansion of Serbia’s precision strike offerings. The system can engage fixed high-value targets at distances up to about 150 km.
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Serbian and Azerbaijani defence officials met in Belgrade to assess bilateral military cooperation and outline priorities for further expansion. The discussions follow the signing of a 2026 bilateral military cooperation plan earlier this week in Baku.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.