Serbia: Vučić is relying on Chinese, Israeli, and French weapons

More money is being spent on military buildup in the Balkans. Belgrade is investing heavily in new systems and plans to accelerate the automation of its armed forces. However, there are doubts about the motives behind its arms procurement policy.

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28. April 2026
A Serbian armored personnel carrier during an exercise in January 2026: The M-80 AB1/V2 variant is based on an old Yugoslav model. (picture alliance/sipa/betaphoto)

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Last updated: 28. April 2026