BALKAN SPECTATOR

Defence

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Defence / Kosovo

NATO reaffirmed its Kosovo security commitment after a briefing by the KFOR commander, saying gradual changes to the mission remain reversible.

15 Sep · 21:36 UTC · 1 source

Defence / Croatia · South Korea · Poland

The procurement moves from approval to signed contracts, with 18 launchers and deliveries planned over the next two to three years.

Updated 10 Sep · 17:30 UTC · 2 sources

Defence / Moldova · Romania · Ukraine

The government’s account describes a temporary airspace closure; a separate claim of a near hit lacks proximity details.

10 Sep · 17:30 UTC · 2 sources

Defence / Moldova · Ukraine

Two civilians were killed on the Ukrainian side; local reporting later said traffic had resumed.

09 Sep · 17:35 UTC · 3 sources

Defence / Croatia

Thales and OiV will deliver a 2026–2030 programme supporting secure Rafale communications.

09 Sep · 17:35 UTC · 2 sources

Defence / Romania · Russia

Romanian authorities detained a Russian citizen accused of gathering information on military, NATO-linked and critical-infrastructure sites.

08 Sep · 14:01 UTC · 2 sources

Defence / Romania · United States

The security council approved the 2027–2036 equipment plan and a transformation programme to 2044, while reviewing talks with Washington.

07 Sep · 20:35 UTC · 1 source

Defence / Croatia · Poland

The 52-person contingent is Croatia’s first Bradley platoon assigned to a NATO activity, according to its defence ministry.

07 Sep · 15:29 UTC · 1 source