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Serbian Army to Showcase Modernized Weapons on Vidovdan Exercise
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Serbian Army to Showcase Modernized Weapons on Vidovdan Exercise

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Serbian military will showcase new and modernized weapons during an exercise on Vidovdan (June 28) at the Pasuljanske livade training ground.
  • Preparations for the event, including live firing of newly acquired and modernized equipment, were discussed by the Ministry of Defense.
  • Serbian Army Chief of Staff Milan Mojsiloviฤ‡ stated the exercise will demonstrate the results of intensive equipping and modernization, positioning the army as one of the most modern in the region.

The Serbian military is set to display its latest advancements in weaponry during a live exercise on Vidovdan, June 28, at the Pasuljanske livade training ground. This event aims to showcase the results of the country's intensive efforts in equipping and modernizing its armed forces.

According to the Ministry of Defense, preparations for the "demonstration of new Serbian Army capabilities on Vidovdan" have been underway. The exercise will feature live firing using newly acquired and modernized equipment that is either in operational use or nearing integration into the army's arsenal. Prior to the ground exercises, combat systems involved in the firing and those used for ground and air targets will be presented at the "Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavloviฤ‡" airport in Batajnica.

These activities are an excellent opportunity to show citizens the results of the intensive equipping and modernization process and the high level of training of the Serbian Army members.

โ€” Milan Mojsiloviฤ‡Chief of Staff of the Serbian Army Milan Mojsiloviฤ‡ commented on the upcoming military exercise and its significance.

During a meeting to review preparations, Serbian Army Chief of Staff Milan Mojsiloviฤ‡ emphasized that these activities offer an excellent opportunity to show citizens the outcomes of the ongoing modernization. He asserted that the Serbian military is evolving into one of the most modern and capable armed forces in this part of Europe, highlighting the high level of training among its personnel.

The Serbian Army is growing into one of the most modern and capable armed forces in this part of Europe.

โ€” Milan Mojsiloviฤ‡Chief of Staff of the Serbian Army Milan Mojsiloviฤ‡ described the current state and future trajectory of the military.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.