The memorandum of understanding with the Italian group and a financial investor is expected to define the framework for building a small-caliber ammunition plant, but key project details are not yet known.
The project to build an ammunition factory in Croatia is expected to enter a new, more concrete phase on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The Government of the Republic of Croatia, the Italian industrial group Beretta Holding, and a financial investor will sign a Memorandum of Understanding at Banski Dvori, paving the way for more detailed planning of this significant investment in the domestic defense industry.
The signing is scheduled for 1:35 PM at the official seat of the Croatian Government in Zagreb. In addition to representatives of the Government and Beretta Holding, the agreement will also be signed by a representative of the financial investor, whose identity and specific role in the project have not been disclosed in the published announcement.
While this represents an important step forward, the document itself is merely a framework for further cooperation. It does not guarantee an immediate start of construction but defines the basis for continued negotiations and detailed analyses.
The envisioned plant would be dedicated to the production of small-caliber ammunition. However, a number of key details have not yet been released. The potential location of the facility, the total investment value, planned production capacities, and the number of jobs the project could create remain unknown.
The involvement of a financial investor alongside a renowned industrial partner like Beretta Holding suggests that the project has a distinct and significant financial component, but the specifics of that arrangement are also not available to the public.
If realized, the factory could significantly strengthen Croatia's production capacities in the defense sector. Beyond manufacturing itself, the project holds potential for integrating domestic companies into a broader international supply chain. The final scope of the investment will depend on future agreements, obtaining necessary permits, technical analyses, and securing the overall financial structure.
More concrete information on timelines, location, and capacities is expected after the signing ceremony itself, when the project is likely to be presented to the public in greater detail.
