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Heroes and villians: 30 years since the Croatian War of Independence

Three decades ago, the Croatian military operation "Oluja" (Storm) ended the Croatian War of Independence after more than three years. To this day, Serbs and Croats remain divided over how they ...
The National Interest

Croatia to Supply Ukraine with Soviet T-85 Tanks in Exchange for Leopard 2s

NATO member Croatia has announced plans to acquire upwards of 50 German-made Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks (MBTs). If the deal is approved by both sides, Croatia could send its 30 Soviet-era MBTs as ...
OSW Centre for Eastern Studies

Short conscription period, big ambitions: Croatia reinstates compulsory military service

On 24 October, the Croatian parliament (Sabor) adopted a law reinstating compulsory military service (temeljna vojna obuka) after a 17-year hiatus. From January 2026, conscription will be mandatory ...
WRAL

Croatia holds military parade as it marks 30 years since a key war victory

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Thousands watched a military parade in Croatia's capital on Thursday marking 30 years since a key war victory as the country looks to further boost its forces with a possible ...
WFMY News2

Croatia reintroduces military conscription as Europe worries about Russia-Ukraine war

ZAGREB, Croatia(AP) — Croatia's parliament on Friday voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member country. The move comes amid heightened tensions in Europe ...