product · May 22, 2026
Croatia Government Supports Partnership with Beretta Holding for New Small-Caliber Ammunition Factory
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Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić announced on May 21, 2026, that the government supported cooperation with Beretta Holding to establish production of small-caliber ammunition in Croatia. The project aims to build the country's first ammunition factory amid changed security circumstances to enhance domestic defense capabilities. Officials cited the need for local production to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The initiative follows similar regional efforts including recent confirmation of construction start for Kosovo's first domestic ammunition factory.