Croatia’s Orqa Signs Drone Production Cooperation Deal With Qatar’s Barzan
Croatian drone firm Orqa has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings to explore localized production of unmanned systems.
Croatian Navy Moves Forward With Warship Acquisition
Croatia plans to acquire two corvettes at a cost ranging from 660 million euros ($768 million) to 1.6 billion euros ($1.86 billion).
Balkan States to Jointly Produce Shota Mine-Resistant Vehicle
Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia have agreed to jointly develop and produce the Shota mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle.
Croatia Joins Tatra’s Military Truck Acquisition Program
Croatia has signed a multinational framework contract with Tatra to purchase the Czech company’s T-815 military trucks, enabling the Croatian Armed Forces to order up to 420 vehicles in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations.
Croatia Bolsters Artillery Capabilities With 18 French Caesar MkII Howitzers
The Croatian government has signed an agreement to procure 18 Caesar MkII self-propelled howitzers from France.
Croatia to Receive Redwire VTOL Drones
Redwire Corporation will equip Croatia’s Border Patrol with advanced uncrewed aerial systems to strengthen surveillance and rapid response.
Croatia and Slovenia Team Up to Turn Komodo Into an Air Defense Combat Robot
MV-8 Komodo is a next-gen robotic system equipped with the Mangart 25 AD turret, featuring a 25mm automatic cannon, electro-optical sensors, and remote or autonomous operation.
Turkish-Made Bayraktar TB2 Military Drones Enter Service in Croatia
Croatia has inducted six Turkish-built Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial systems into its armed forces service, expanding the country’s surveillance and strike capabilities.
Kosovo, Albania, Croatia Forge Cooperation for Stronger Balkan Defense
Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are working to turn their defense declaration earlier this year into concrete action, aiming to strengthen regional security and interoperability.
Croatia Receives Final Dassault Rafale Combat Jet
Croatia has received its twelfth Rafale combat aircraft from Dassault, completing the 2021 sale with the French manufacturer.
Croatian Army Receives First Four Bradley Vehicles Acquired From US
The Croatian army has received the first four of 89 Bradley M2A2 infantry fighting vehicles ordered from the US.
Croatian Navy Commissions Second Coastal Patrol Ship
The Croatian Navy’s second Omiš-class coastal patrol ship, the “Umag” (OOB-32), has formally joined the fleet during a handover and naming ceremony held in Split.
Serbia Signs $335M Deal for Israeli PULS Artillery System, Hermes Drones
Serbia has finalized the procurement of Israeli-made PULS artillery rocket systems and Hermes 900 reconnaissance drones.
Croatia Accepts Seventh French Rafale Jet
The Croatian Air Force has taken delivery of its seventh of 12 pre-owned Rafale combat aircraft from France as part of a foreign military sale signed in 2021.
Croatia to Procure Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones for $95 Million
The Croatian government has approved the purchase of six Bayraktar TB2 drones in a deal worth $95 million.
Ukraine to Receive Yugoslavian Military Vehicles From Croatia
The Croatian government is sending Yugoslavian military vehicles to Ukraine in support of its defenses against Russia's invasion.
Croatia Pledges to Buy Up to 50 Leopard 2A8 Tanks From Germany
Croatia will buy up to 50 Leopard tanks from Germany in a transaction that includes sending some of its older tanks and other military equipment to Ukraine.
US Clears $390M HIMARS Sale to Croatia
The US State Department has cleared Croatia’s request to buy eight M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems from Lockheed Martin.
Sikorsky Wins $251M Black Hawk Helicopter Deal With Jordan, Croatia
Sikorsky has received a $251.4-million contract to produce UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for Jordan and Croatia.
Croatia Gets French Fighter Jets in Major Arms Purchase
Croatia took delivery of six Rafale fighter jets it has bought from France in the country's biggest arms purchase since its 1991 war of independence.
Croatian Army Buys Eight Black Hawk Helicopters From US
The US government has approved the foreign military sale of eight UH-60M Black Hawk medium-lift military helicopters to the Croatian Army.
Croatia Mulls Return of Military Conscription
Croatia’s defense ministry has recommended military conscription be reinstated and military training be put back in the secondary school curriculum.
Croatia Accepts First Pre-Owned Rafale Combat Jet From France
The Croatian Ministry of Defence has received the first Rafale combat jet from the France as part of a foreign military sale in 2021.
Croatia Seeking SPIKE Anti-Tank Missiles, Patria Armored Vehicles for $235M
Croatia plans to invest $235 million in new defense items, including SPIKE LR anti-tank guided missiles and Patria armored vehicles.
