Serbian President Announces Opening of Israeli-Made Drone Assembly Factory

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that he had opened a factory dedicated to assembling drones designed in Israel, calling them some of the most modern unmanned aerial systems available, according to a report by Turkey's Anadolu Agency.

"I opened a factory for the assembly of the most modern Israeli-made drones," Vucic was quoted as saying, though the report did not specify the exact location of the plant, the companies involved, or the intended scale of production.

The announcement did not include further details on the factory's production capacity, the specific drone models to be assembled, or whether the facility is intended for domestic use, export, or both.

Anadolu Agency's report did not clarify whether the initiative involves a joint venture between Serbian and Israeli firms or the terms of any agreement between the two countries related to the facility.

Serbia has in recent years expanded its defense industry cooperation with several international partners, though this report did not provide additional context on the broader scope of Serbia's defense procurement or manufacturing relationships with Israel.

No further statements from Israeli officials or companies regarding the factory were included in the original report.