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Serbia Modernizes Army with Drone Units Amid Regional Tensions

4/15/2026

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced plans for the army to form attack-drone units.
The move aims to replace outdated Soviet-era technology and modernize warfare.
Serbia maintains military neutrality while balancing NATO partnerships, EU prospects, and ties with Russia and China.
The plan follows a joint Serbian-Israeli drone plant and major military purchases, including artillery and Rafale fighters.
Neighbors Croatia, Bosnia, and Kosovo express concerns that rearmament could threaten regional stability.

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced plans for the army to form attack-drone units.
The move aims to replace outdated Soviet-era technology and modernize warfare.
Serbia maintains military neutrality while balancing NATO partnerships, EU prospects, and ties with Russia and China.
The plan follows a joint Serbian-Israeli drone plant and major military purchases, including artillery and Rafale fighters.
Neighbors Croatia, Bosnia, and Kosovo express concerns that rearmament could threaten regional stability.