Croatia: Rafale fighters to assume NATO airspace protection role from January 2026
From 1 January 2026, Croatia’s Rafale multirole fighters will assume responsibility for protecting national airspace within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence System.
Croatia signs deal with German Government for 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks
Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ivan Anušić signed the order confirmation for 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks in Berlin on 10 December 2025, attended by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Croatian company Orqa boosts annual FPV drone output to 280,000 units as it removes reliance on Chinese technology
Orqa has expanded manufacturing at its headquarters in Osijek, Croatia, enabling the company to produce up to 280,000 NDAA-compliant drones per year and removing the industry's dependence on Chinese supply chains
Croatia to launch €1.9 billion defence upgrade to boost army strength and NATO interoperability
Croatia will begin four major defence procurement projects worth a total of €1.9 billion by the end of 2025, the Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday.
Croatia unveils Bayraktar TB2 drones to boost Air Force reconnaissance fleet
On 2 September, the Croatian Ministry of Defence officially presented the Bayraktar TB2 combat unmanned aerial vehicles, which have been introduced into the structures of the country’s Air Force.
Bittium to supply advanced tactical communications equipment to Croatian Armed Forces
Bittium has received a purchase order worth approximately EUR 1.8 million to deliver tactical communications equipment to the Croatian Navy and Land Forces.
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France’s Dassault Aviation delivers final Rafale fighter to Croatian Air Force [VIDEO]
The final Rafale fighter jet arrived in Croatia today, 25 April 2025, marking the completion of the delivery of all twelve multirole aircraft from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.
Croatia to finalise purchase of 30 French CAESAR 155mm artillery systems by end of 2025
On 25 March, Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić announced plans to secure funding and finalise a contract for the purchase of 155mm CEASAR wheeled self-propelled howitzers.
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Croatian Army conducts live-fire exercises with Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles [VIDEO]
The Croatian Army's 1st Armoured Mechanised Battalion, known as the "Sokolovi" (Falcons), has successfully conducted live-fire exercises using M2A2 ODS Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
Croatian Armed Forces receive first Bradley infantry fighting vehicles
The Bradley M2A2 ODS vehicles are being refurbished by the Croatian company Đuro Đaković Special Vehicles in Slavonski Brod.
From MiG-21 to Rafale: Croatia modernises Air Force with NATO-compatible jets
In December 2024, Croatia’s Air Force received its first Dassault Rafale fighter jets, marking a significant leap in its defensive and offensive capabilities.
Dassault Aviation delivers seventh Rafale fighter jet to Croatian Air Force
On 21 November 2024, Croatia took delivery of its seventh Rafale fighter jet from Dassault Aviation, marking another milestone in the country’s ongoing defence modernisation programme.