Serbia seeks closer defence ties by looking for Rafale Fighter Jets

In a significant geopolitical maneuver, Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic has unveiled plans to intensify defense industry cooperation with France, signaling a departure from the country’s longstanding reliance on Russian arms suppliers. The announcement, made on March 04, 2024, comes ahead of Vucic’s anticipated meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, slated for April 8, 2024, where discussions will focus on bolstering collaboration in specialized industries, particularly defense.