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What Happened in Serbia?
On June 23, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced a full suspension of all weapons and ammunition exports, including shipments from defense manufacturers like Zastava and Krusik. The decision came in response to global pressure and recent controversy around arms shipments potentially ending up in the Israel-Iran conflict and the war in Ukraine.
According to Vučić, “We are not exporting anything at the moment. All exports have been halted.” Going forward, every export decision must go through Serbia’s National Security Council and multiple layers of government approval.
Translation? If you want a Serbian AK-pattern rifle or surplus ammo, you may want to act fast.
How This Affects Zastava Arms and U.S. Buyers
Zastava Arms USA has long been the American importer of Serbia’s iconic rifles—including the ZPAP M70, M77, and M90 rifles. With Serbia shutting off the export tap, there’s no telling when new shipments will arrive.
Zastava rifles have been praised for their cold hammer-forged barrels, beefy 1.5mm receivers, and classic wood or polymer finishes. Whether you're a collector, AK purist, or just want a battle-ready rifle with Eastern European pedigree, this announcement could mark the beginning of a dry spell.
Right now, Gunprime still has Zastava inventory available—but once it’s gone, we may not see a restock for quite some time.
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