Sarajevo security talks highlight drone threats and defense industry growth
Security experts at the Sarajevo Security Conference emphasized drone threats as Bosnia and Herzegovina announced the expansion of its domestic defense industry.
Sarajevo recently hosted the Sarajevo Security Conference alongside the Balkan Shield 2026 defense exhibition, drawing over 300 international security, military, and diplomatic representatives.
Discussions focused heavily on emerging technological threats and defense modernization. Major General Karsten Stoye, military adviser to EUROCONTROL, identified the rapid proliferation of low-altitude drones as the foremost challenge facing European airspace safety in the coming five years. Emphasizing naval strategy, NATO Rear Admiral Van Zanten highlighted the integration of artificial intelligence and uncrewed maritime systems, remarking that "the future belongs to drones."
Simultaneously, government officials from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina outlined plans to expand the country's defense manufacturing. With domestic production having doubled over the previous three years, authorities revealed two new military production facilities will open soon to strengthen export capabilities and support regional security.
Sources: Avaz, FENA, HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix
Sources
- Avaz — U Sarajevo stižu vodeći generali NATO-a, američki kongresmeni i više od 140 stručnjaka za sigurnost
- Index — BiH širi vojnu industriju. Uskoro otvara još dvije tvornice
- HRT Vijesti — BiH jača vojnu industriju, za tri godine udvostručena proizvodnja
- FENA — Stoye: Dronovi su najveći novi izazov za sigurnost evropskog zračnog prostora
- Klix — NATO kontraadmiral za Klix.ba o 'floti iz sjene', prijetnjama i ratu na moru: "Budućnost pripada dronovima"
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