Germany, Sweden Conducting Reconnaissance of Serbian Armed Forces: President Vucic

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has revealed that Germany and Sweden are conducting reconnaissance of the Serbian military.

The announcement was made today following a session of the expanded Board of the Chief of General Staff held at the “Banjica 2” barracks in Belgrade. The session, attended by Prime Minister Miloš Vučević and Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić, focused on analyzing the current security situation in Serbia and its surrounding regions, as well as discussing the key tasks and operational enhancements of the Serbian Armed Forces.

During his address, President Vučić highlighted the need for improvements in several areas and pointed out the increasing security threats in the region. He mentioned that great powers have gathered in the area, with a significant presence of NATO troops in Kosovo and Metohija. Vučić emphasized the importance of good cooperation with KFOR forces and NATO troops, expressing hope that it would contribute to stabilizing the situation in Kosovo and Metohija.

President Vučić detailed the modernization efforts of the Serbian Armed Forces, noting the increase in equipment, arms, and ordnance. However, he expressed dissatisfaction with the manning levels, particularly in northern Serbia. He also mentioned the strategic reserves allocated by the European Union within its mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, deployed in Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria, expressing confidence that these reserves would not be used against Serbia or the Serbian people.

According to Vučić, there has been a notable increase in aircraft activity, both manned and unmanned, conducting reconnaissance without crossing Serbian borders. Specifically, he pointed to flights by Albanian “Bayraktars” from Đakovica on June 5th and 20th at an altitude of 5,800 meters, aimed at observing Serbian Armed Forces positions. Additionally, Swedish and German aircraft have been conducting high-precision Lidar imaging from territories not under Serbian control, focusing on areas with significant Serbian security and military presence in central Serbia.

The President called for enhanced efforts and a strong deterrent message to any potential aggressors. He emphasized the need for increased productivity in Serbia’s defense industry and a higher number of personnel capable of defending the country.

"Serbia desires peace and will always protect it, but to preserve peace, we must have armed forces strong enough to deter any potential adversary," President Vučić concluded.