Montenegro
Montenegro and the Czech Republic signed a bilateral defense cooperation agreement during a meeting in Prague between Montenegrin Defense Minister Dragan Krapović and Czech Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
NATO officials and representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina held discussions in Brussels focused on strengthening practical cooperation and partnership activities. The meeting addressed reform priorities, regional security, and ongoing collaboration under NATO partnership frameworks.
Western Balkans
Europe is rearming at a pace not seen since the Cold War. At the centre of this transformation is the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument — a €150 billion EU defence financing mechanism that entered into force in May 2025. While SAFE loans are reserved exclusively for EU member states,
NATO
The decision marks a major shift in Allied defence policy, aiming to strengthen deterrence, resilience, and transatlantic industrial cooperation.