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In early Since May 2026 the Croatia has rolled out multiple recruitment programmes. The first Croatian conscript cohort completed finished basic training, and training in early May, followed by a second group batch of 900 began a two‑month programme starting on 2 June, backed by a €150 million investment and a call for 50 specialist officers. The Croatian Civil Protection Directorate opened its inaugural June. A civil‑service conscript cohort opened on 17 August at Jastrebarsko, aiming for targeting about 50 participants by mid‑July. On 25 June the participants. The Military Academy in Zagreb graduated 103 officers from temporary schools, reinforcing specialist‑officer recruitment. On 15 July the Ministry of Defence issued a public tender for 300 contract soldiers and marines, with service slated to start schools on 1 September 2026. Meanwhile, Serbia continues its effort to reinstate compulsory service, planning a 75‑day training programme beginning 1 March 2025. Mid‑July saw 25 June, and the Croatian Air Force conduct ran a selection flight in Zemunik for 24 pilot candidates for the 35th and 36th cohorts, the largest turnout in 26 years. The trainees began theory on 29 June and practical flights on 8 July using ZLIN 242 L trainers, candidates, with the course set training slated to end finish on 28 August following after the acquisition arrival of Rafale fighters and UH‑60M Black Hawk helicopters. Serbia intensified overflights of Belgrade ahead of a 25 July ceremony for newly commissioned officers. Hawks. On 28 July the Croatian Ministry of Defence reported that July, 115 young soldiers completed an accelerated eight‑week specialist training programme course at the Gašinci training ground (1 June – 28 July). Gašinski. The curriculum, shortened from twelve weeks, intensified instruction Ministry of Defence has now announced a new cadet recruitment drive for the 2026/27 academic year, offering 116 cadet places at the University of Defence and Security “Dr. Franjo Tuđman” (70 in infantry, armored‑mechanised operations, mortar support Military Engineering, 40 in Military Leadership and unmanned systems, culminating Management, 6 in a tactical exercise involving attack joint Naval Studies programme) and defence teams. five slots for Aeronautics at the Faculty of Transport Sciences. Applications are due by 14 August, with successful candidates to attend a preparatory camp in September. Meanwhile, Serbia continues its effort to reinstate compulsory service, planning a 75‑day training programme starting 1 March 2025.