Kosovo Signs Contract with Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi for First NATO-Standard Ammunition Factory, Including Staff Training

Dec 17, 2024, 06:04 AM

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has announced the signing of a contract with Turkish manufacturer Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi A.Ş. (MKE) to establish Kosovo's first ammunition factory. The factory will be built in accordance with NATO standards and will operate as a public enterprise, fully owned by Kosovo. The agreement includes the provision of machinery, staff training, and quality testing, aimed at strengthening Kosovo's defense industry. This initiative marks a significant collaboration between Turkey and Kosovo in defense manufacturing, contributing to Turkey's defense export efforts.