We will produce weapons “Made in Kosovo”, the factory will be in Gjakova

Albin Kurti announced that the first ammunition of the armaments factory to be built in Gjakova will be produced at the end of 2026.

The acting government of Kosovo gave the OK to the request for the expropriation of the former Ereniku agricultural combine, and the construction of the industrial zone in Jahoc, where the factory in question will be located.

“In this way, we pave the way for the construction of an ammunition factory, the first of its kind in Kosovo, which will serve our army, increase our security and further increase our defense capacities,” said Albin Kurti.

In November last year, the government announced the start of the process to open a factory for the production of ammunition and laboratories for the design of unmanned aerial vehicles, known as drones. In December of the same year, Pristina officially signed an agreement with the Turkish industrial manufacturer Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi, for the construction of the factory.

“The construction of this factory will be completed within the next year. The first ammunition will come out at the end of the coming year. In addition to the ammunition factory, this industrial zone will also serve other investors with whom we are in contact and we will produce various types of military products, military and civilian drones ‘Made in Kosovo,” Kurti said.

The acting Prime Minister of Kosovo further affirmed that during the four-year mandate, the Kosovo Security Force, which marks its anniversary today, has been equipped with modern weapons, and emphasized that during this period, over 430 million euros have been spent for this purpose, going towards the purchase of weapons for the KSF.

In recent years, Kosovo has increased its defense budget and recently the country has received drones, armored vehicles, and other equipment purchased from various American manufacturers.

The KSF is currently in the process of transforming into a regular army. By the end of this process, in 2028, the KSF is expected to have over 7,500 active and reservist members, up from over 4,000 currently.