Speaking during a visit to the company’s new production facility, Koçiu said the investment, part of an agreement with MSSC Group, marked “a new strategic direction” for Albania as it expands its domestic defence capabilities.

She said Albania has increased defence spending to 2.6% of gross domestic product through the 2026 budget revision, in line with NATO commitments, and is seeking to attract investment and integrate into European defence supply chains.

According to Koçiu, the project will create around 1,200 jobs and has already secured contracts to supply uniforms to the Albanian Armed Forces, State Police and prison service for 2026-2028.

She added that investments by Guna Tactical, together with other defence projects and a partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, would strengthen Albania’s defence manufacturing base and support its ambition to become a regional defence industry hub.

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