KAYO

KAYO is Albania’s first state-owned arms production and trade company, launched in 2024.

History

Albania has inherited from the past a military industry which today does not exercise or meet many standards for modern production. In May, 2024, the Albanian Parliament presented a draft-law on the creation of a state-owned company for arms production, aiming to reactivate the arms industry in Albania. Earlier in 2024, the minister of defence preceded the reawakening of the military industry in Albania.^[1]

The idea of reopening arms production facilities was first articulated during a summit in Tirana focused on Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the need for armament production for Kyiv.^[2]

References

^ "What is known so far about the state company for the production of weapons 'Made in Albania'". Telegrafi. 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
^ Times, Albanian (2024-07-27). "Albania to resume arms production and sales after decades long break". Albanian Times. Retrieved 2025-01-05.

[1] "What is known so far about the state company for the production of weapons 'Made in Albania'". Telegrafi. 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2025-01-05.

[2] Times, Albanian (2024-07-27). "Albania to resume arms production and sales after decades long break". Albanian Times. Retrieved 2025-01-05.

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