Serbian Army presents new weaponry, pilots training on French Rafale jets

The Serbian Army has unveiled a range of new and modernized military equipment at the "Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavlović" military airport in Batajnica and the "Pasuljanske livade" training ground. The display featured systems intended for operational use by various units and services.

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The Serbian Army at the military airport "Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavlović" in Batajnica displayed new and modernized means and systems that have entered or are to enter operational use in units and services.

Public demonstrations included the performance of air defense systems, aircraft, helicopters, remotely piloted vehicles, artillery and rocket systems, tanks, armored combat vehicles, and anti-tank weapons. The showcase also highlighted robotic platforms, loitering munitions, and a wide array of modern ammunition, along with capabilities for intelligence gathering, target detection, and counter-drone operations.

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At "Pasuljanske livade," as stated in the announcement on the Serbian Army's website, the effect of air defense systems, aircraft, helicopters, remotely piloted vehicles, artillery and rocket systems, tanks, armored combat vehicles, and anti-tank weapons was shown.

Among the newly presented equipment were the 'Vampir' self-propelled multiple rocket launcher and short-range combat drones equipped with artificial intelligence, named Lanius-X. These represent significant advancements in Serbia's military modernization efforts.

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Robotic platforms, loitering ammunition, and a wide range of modern munitions were also presented, as well as capabilities for intelligence gathering, target detection, and fighting against drones.

President Aleksandar Vučić stated that Serbian pilots are currently undergoing training for the French 'Rafale' fighter jets that Serbia has acquired. He also hinted at future acquisitions of additional aircraft, signaling a continued investment in enhancing the nation's air power.

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For the first time, the 'Vampir' self-propelled multiple rocket launcher and short-range combat drones with built-in artificial intelligence Lanius-X were presented.