Croatia strengthens defence ties with US as Black Hawk and HIMARS deliveries approach

On 13 September 2026, the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, hosted a ceremony marking thirty years of defence cooperation between Croatia and the United States state of Minnesota.

The event highlighted the approaching delivery of U.S. military equipment to Croatia, including Black Hawk helicopters and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).

Officials from both countries noted that the partnership has grown steadily over the past three decades, with the new equipment expected to enhance Croatia’s operational capabilities.

The ceremony was covered by Croatia Week, a Croatian news outlet, which reported that the deliveries of the Black Hawk and HIMARS systems are imminent.

While the article does not provide specific details on the delivery schedule, it confirms that the U.S. is preparing to supply these assets to Croatia as part of the ongoing defence cooperation.

For further information, readers can refer to the original article published by Croatia Week.

Source: Croatia strengthens defence ties with US as Black Hawk and HIMARS deliveries approach

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