Serbia aims to enhance defense industry cooperation with France and is pursuing the purchase of Rafale fighter jets, signaling a shift away from Russian arms suppliers. President Aleksandar Vucic plans to discuss this cooperation with French President Emmanuel Macron during his upcoming visit to France. Despite its military neutrality, Serbia seeks to modernize its armed forces, currently relying on Soviet-designed aircraft and Russian weaponry. The country has also acquired Chinese anti-aircraft missiles and combat drones.
