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 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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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.
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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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.
The Bradley M2A2 ODS vehicles are being refurbished by the Croatian company Đuro Đaković Special Vehicles in Slavonski Brod.
In December 2024, Croatia’s Air Force received its first Dassault Rafale fighter jets, marking a significant leap in its defensive and offensive capabilities.
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.
Croatia has signed a EUR 67 million agreement with Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar Makina to acquire six Bayraktar TB2 tactical armed unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs).
Croatia will provide Ukraine with M-84 tanks and M-80 infantry fighting vehicles, along with spare parts and ammunition, valued at EUR 144.8 million.
The Croatian government has approved the procurement of the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone system as part of a major defence modernisation initiative.
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and Croatian robotics firm DOK-ING have signed an agreement to form a joint venture.
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