Serbia-Elbit Systems Drone Production Partnership (balkaninsight.com)

• Serbia secures technology transfer from Elbit Systems for local drone manufacturing.
• Project proceeds despite international scrutiny over Gaza operations.
• Reflects Belgrade's focus on building sovereign military manufacturing capabilities.

"Serbia is moving forward with plans to establish domestic drone production capabilities in collaboration with Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems. The partnership is contentious given Elbit’s documented role in military operations in Gaza. The initiative signifies Belgrade’s intent to bolster its military industrial base through foreign technological transfer, despite the associated geopolitical and reputational risks. The deal highlights the complexities of European defense procurement strategies, which increasingly prioritize regional technological acquisition over uniform alignment with international ethical standards concerning conflict-zone contractors."