Albania – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Fincantieri and KAYO to Build 10 Ships Under Albania Naval Expansion Plan

A new shipbuilding partnership between Fincantieri and KAYO is targeting the construction of 10 naval vessels by 2030.

Dec- 2025 -

30 December

Europe

The Shota mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Balkan States to Jointly Produce Shota Mine-Resistant Vehicle

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia have agreed to jointly develop and produce the Shota mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle.

Nov- 2025 -

19 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

Albania to Buy Israel’s Elbit Howitzers, Mortars, and Drones

Albania is set to boost its military firepower and domestic arms production through a new deal with Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems.

17 November

Business

An image of the Italian Navy FREMM frigate, Emilio Bianchi, at the Riva Trigoso integrated shipyard. The ship, painted gray, is decorated with ribbons of laurels on the railings of its deck. It has "F 589" painted on its right side in red.

Rojoef Manuel

Italy, Albania Launch Naval Shipbuilding Joint Venture

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Tirana’s state-owned defense company KAYO have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture focused on constructing and sustaining naval vessels in Albania.

7 November

Arms

Albania's UH-60A Black Hawks, FA-666 and FA-690, are seen stationed on the ground in what appears to be a runway. All of the helicopters' blades are swooped back, suggesting that the image was taken shortly after it was delivered by the US Air Force's Boeing C-17A airlifter.

Jodesz Gavilan

Albania Authorizes State Firm KAYO to Produce Weapons and Ammunition

Albania has authorized KAYO to produce and market weapons, ammunition, and military equipment to expand its domestic defense industry.

Aug- 2025 -

14 August

Europe

Croatian soldiers salute on top of armored vehicles during a parade in Zagreb

Rojoef Manuel

Kosovo, Albania, Croatia Forge Cooperation for Stronger Balkan Defense

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are working to turn their defense declaration earlier this year into concrete action, aiming to strengthen regional security and interoperability.

Jun- 2025 -

23 June

Air