Serbia, Slovenia Still Buying Israeli Arms Despite Embargo: What to Know
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Serbia, Slovenia still buying Israeli arms despite embargo: What to know
The Elbit Systems deal with Serbia is one of the largest in the company’s history, second only to a $1.7 billion agreement to modernize the Hellenic Air Force’s training program in Greece.


Israeli media reports that Serbia is the European country behind the $1.64 billion contract signed with the defense giant Elbit Systems from that country, the Times of Israel reports.
Serbia exposed as EU nation behind $1.64bln ‘Israel’ arms deal
Al Mayadeen | August 17, 2025 Israeli media reported that Serbia was the European country behind a $1.64 billion deal signed with Israeli defense company Elbit Systems. Last week, Elbit announced a deal for the supply of its long-range precision strike artillery-rocket systems and unmanned aerial vehicles, though it did not disclose the identity of the customer, The Times of Israel reported. Under the five-year defense contract, Elbit was set to…
As the text further states, "as part of a five-year defense contract, Elbit will deliver a suite of unmanned combat systems with artificial intelligence, including personally piloted drones for tactical and operational use."
In a huge deal worth $1.63 billion, Elbit will sell weapons systems to Serbia. The systems will be used by the European country's army. Last week, the company reported on the deal, but did not mention that it was Serbia due to "client confidentiality."
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