Armaments
Croatia has confirmed the purchase of 18 French Caesar self-propelled howitzers for 320 million euros to bolster its artillery. During a visit to Paris, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic also signed a letter of intent to modernize its 12 Rafale jets with French assistance. The two nations further strengthened their strategic partnership through a triennial action plan.
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Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has admitted that the construction of new frigates for the German Navy will be delayed by several years. The multi-billion-euro project is crucial for fleet modernization. This revelation has put the minister under pressure amid ongoing defense reforms.