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The Straits Times. (2026, September 17). Serbia opens Israeli drone assembly plant. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/serbia-opens-israeli-drone-assembly-plant
The Straits Times. “Serbia opens Israeli drone assembly plant.” The Straits Times, 17 Sept. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/serbia-opens-israeli-drone-assembly-plant.
The Straits Times. “Serbia opens Israeli drone assembly plant.” The Straits Times, September 17, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/serbia-opens-israeli-drone-assembly-plant.
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On September 17, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic inaugurated a factory to assemble advanced Israeli-made drones. The facility will supply both the Serbian military and armed forces in other countries. The president stated that at least three more factories will be established with Israeli partners across Serbia, employing around 100 workers. Journalists were not invited to visit due to the confidentiality of the production process, though Vucic shared limited footage on Instagram, highlighting state-of-the-art equipment being produced there. Investigative reports by BIRN and Haaretz suggest that the unnamed Israeli company is likely Elbit Systems, which has faced criticism for its role in operations in Gaza and the West Bank.