drone industry

Serbia’s Drone Industry Initiative Marks a Shift in Defense Strategy

Serbia's recent agreement to collaborate with Israel on the production of combat drones signifies a pivotal transition from reliance on defense imports to enhancing domestic industrial capabilities. This partnership, involving state-owned Yugoimport SDPR and Israel's Elbit Systems, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Serbia, with Israel expected to maintain a majority stake of approximately 51%. This initiative underscores a strategic move towards localized production, technology transfer, and an export-oriented defense manufacturing model. The context of this development highlights Serbia's…