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AM General to Supply Cannon-Armed HUMVEES to Kosovo

Kosovo has signed a contract to purchase artillery-mounted HUMVEES from Indiana-based military vehicle giant AM General.

Kosovo Earmarks $1.1B to Develop Drones, Strengthen Military

Kosovo plans to allocate more than $1.1 billion to the Kosovo Security Force, focusing on developing homegrown drones.

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.

Kosovo Accuses Serbia of Using ‘Russian Methods’ After Canal Blast

Kosovo and Serbia continued to sling allegations at each other, just days after an explosion in Kosovo sent tensions soaring.

Serbia Denies Behind Kosovo Blast, Says Attack Aimed At Belgrade

Serbian President denied that Belgrade had masterminded a strike on Kosovar infrastructure, saying Kosovo mounted a "hybrid attack" itself.

US Urges Kosovo to Cooperate as Serb Tensions Rise

The United States urged Kosovo to heed the advice of its longstanding Western supporters to ease tensions that have again risen with Serbs.

Serbia and Kosovo Talks Collapse Despite EU Efforts

A European Union bid to revive stalled negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo fell through, with Serbia's president and the Kosovo prime minister failing to meet as planned.

Serbia Ramps Up Arms Spending to Keep Pace With Kosovo

Serbia will ramp up defense spending in 2024 to keep pace with arch-foe Kosovo, which has been investing in sophisticated weapons recently.

Serbia Mulls Reinstating Mandatory Military Service Amid Rising Tensions

The Serbian government is looking at reinstating mandatory military service in the country amid increasing tensions in the Balkan region.

Turkey Takes Command of NATO Peacekeepers in Kosovo

Turkey took command for the first time of the NATO-led force in Kosovo to a backdrop of a volatile situation in the country's north.

US National Guard, Kosovo Security Forces Train Hazardous Material Ops

The US National Guard has trained with Kosovo Security Forces in Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, to upskill on hazardous material operations.

NATO Says Ready to Boost Presence in Kosovo

NATO said it was ready to increase its peacekeeping force in Kosovo following deadly clashes.

Kosovo Situation ‘Highly Volatile:’ NATO Commander

The commander of NATO forces in Kosovo warned that the situation in the region remains volatile.

Kosovo Buys Turkish Bayraktar Kamikaze Drones

The government of Kosovo has acquired an unspecified number of Bayraktar TB-2 drones from Turkey as part of a push to modernize its military.

EU to Hold Crisis Talks With Serbia, Kosovo

The European Union will hold crisis talks with the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo as the bloc seeks to ease the latest spike in tensions.

NATO Says Peacekeepers ‘Unwavering’ as Kosovo Tensions Flare

NATO underlined the "unwavering" commitment of its KFOR peacekeeping force to its duties in Kosovo as tensions flare.

Over 30 Peacekeepers Injured in Clashes in Northern Kosovo

Over 30 peacekeepers deployed in a NATO-led mission in Kosovo were injured in clashes with Serb protesters who demanded the removal of recently elected ethnic Albanian mayors.

Serbian Army to Remain at High Alert Near Kosovo Border

Serbia's army remained on alert near the border with Kosovo, a day after clashes broke out between ethnic Serbs and Kosovo police.

Serbia Under Pressure to Reach Deal on Kosovo: President

Serbia has received an ultimatum from western nations to normalize ties with Kosovo or face measures that would do "great damage" to the country.

Serbian President Vucic’s Gift to NATO and the West

Diplomatic discourse that strongly responds to Serbia while advancing Kosovo is worthy of effort, especially with existing regional security challenges in Ukraine.

Two Serbs, One a Child, Shot, Wounded in Kosovo: Police

A man was arrested after a gunman shot and wounded two Serbs, one an 11-year-old child, in Kosovo, sparking protests.

Russia Backs Serbia as Kosovo Tensions Soar

The Kremlin said Russia "supports" its ally Serbia amid the Balkan country's increasingly strained relations with neighboring Kosovo over recent shootings and blockades.

Serbia Troops on ‘Highest Level’ of Alert in Latest Kosovo Tensions

The Serbian military is on "the highest level" of alert due to increasingly strained relations with Kosovo, Serbian defense minister said.

Kosovo ‘On the Brink of Armed Conflicts,’ Serbian PM Says

The situation in Kosovo is "on the brink of armed conflicts," Serbian prime minister Ana Brnabic said.