Why is it important?
In the face of current security challenges, Croatia sees the need to increase investment in defense. This country has already reached a level of 2 percent. GDP for defense and plans to further increase this amount. This is a step that aims to strengthen the local defense sector and cooperation with allies.
What are the plans of Croatia?
Minister Anzić emphasized that Croatia is intensively developing its own defense sector, supporting local companies and striving for self -sufficiency in the field of military equipment. This strategy is to contribute to increasing the security of the country and the region. In addition, he announced cooperation with allies in this matter.
The Croatian minister announced that the country is planned to achieve 2.5 percent by 2027, and by 2030 3 percent GDP in defense expenses.
What are the last events in the region?
A debate on safety after the conclusion of two military agreements – Croatia with Albania and Kosovo and Serbia with Hungary intensified in the Balkans. Serbia President Aleksandar Vuczić commented on the first of them, talking about the “new arms race in the region”.
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