Sarajevo summit addresses drone threats as Bosnia expands military production
Defense leaders at the Sarajevo Security Conference discussed airspace drone risks and naval AI integration as Bosnia announced plans to open two new arms factories.
The fourth Sarajevo Security Conference convened over 300 international defense experts, diplomats, and military leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to address European security challenges. During the event, EUROCONTROL Major General Karsten Stoye warned that low-altitude uncrewed aerial systems represent the primary emerging threat to European airspace safety over the next five years. Meanwhile, NATO Rear Admiral Van Zanten highlighted the growing necessity of integrating uncrewed surface vessels and artificial intelligence into modern naval strategy, stating that "the future belongs to drones."
In parallel, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina officials announced plans to expand domestic military production at the First Balkan Shield 2026 defense exhibition. Government representatives confirmed that national arms output doubled over the past three years and revealed plans to open two new manufacturing plants to reinforce security and boost exports.
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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