Major military tactical exercises Whirlwind 2024 took place in Serbia. The exercises were one of the largest and most comprehensive conducted by the Serbian army. T-72B1MS and M-84AS1 tanks, Mig-29 aircraft, Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-35M and Airbus H145M helicopters were used in the exercises. The air defense system was represented by the HQ-22 air defense system, this is the Chinese analogue of the Russian S-300 air defense system, the Pantsir-S1 air defense system, and the Kub air defense system. Morava M18 MLRS and NORA B-52 NG self-propelled guns were used. Drones "Mosquito" and "Wasp". Humvee combat vehicles, BOV-1 armored personnel carriers and other equipment. More than 500 units of weapons and military equipment took part in the exercises. The purpose of the exercises is to further improve the training and capabilities of the command and units to prepare and conduct combat operations, to organize the interaction and protection of troops, as well as control of the territory and logistics support of forces in the combat zone.
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They have experience with the development of Rafale, borrowing many elements into their own Novi Avion.
Maybe they want to restart the program.
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Preparations for the military exercises "Zastava 2024" have begun in Serbia. The exercises will take place on Friday, September 20. The aim of the exercises is to demonstrate the capabilities of the Serbian Armed Forces. At the Batajnica airport, the Serbian Armed Forces demonstrated their military equipment and aviation.
The Serbian Army conducted exercises using 155-mm self-propelled howitzers B52 M15 "Nora". The self-propelled howitzer B52, developed by the Military Technical Institute and produced by Yugoimport SDPR in Velika Plana since 2006. The self-propelled howitzer Nora-B52 can be equipped with various chassis, including from Kamaz 63501 trucks. The self-propelled howitzer has been modernized many times, it is armored and equipped with a 12.7 mm machine gun and a twin M55 cannon of 20 mm caliber. The howitzer is equipped with a 155-mm cannon with a barrel length of 52 calibers. The B52 M15 "Nora" is equipped with an automatic loader consisting of two drums, one containing 12 shells, the other 12 propellant charges. Ammunition up to 36 shells. The howitzer is equipped with a GPS system and can fire in the "Firestorm" mode. The firing range of the Nora B-52 SPG is up to 41 km. The maximum rate of fire is up to 4 rounds per minute, with continuous firing up to 3 rounds per minute. The B52 SPG weighs up to 36 tons, has anti-mine protection and is serviced by 5 operators. The cruising range of the B52 "Nora" SPG is up to 1000 km at a speed of up to 80 km / h.
Today Serbia held a military parade.
I linked only these two images, because it shows Chinese origin equipment and guests from different counties including China. On the parade where different drones also from China (FH-92 and FH-95 as an example). FK-3 was also present. On the link there is a small video and other pictures.
There is also one small detail that might indicate that Serbia also bought GL-6 APS. Most M-84 tanks shown on the pictures are modernized to AS1/2 standard. But there is a picture of a prototype tank (AS3) that shows radars and effectors that may be GL-6.
I linked only these two images, because it shows Chinese origin equipment and guests from different counties including China. On the parade where different drones also from China (FH-92 and FH-95 as an example). FK-3 was also present. On the link there is a small video and other pictures.
There is also one small detail that might indicate that Serbia also bought GL-6 APS. Most M-84 tanks shown on the pictures are modernized to AS1/2 standard. But there is a picture of a prototype tank (AS3) that shows radars and effectors that may be GL-6.
On September 20, 2025, the largest military parade, "The Power of Unity," took place in Belgrade. The military parade was timed to coincide with Serbia's Day of Unity, Freedom, and National Flag. More than 10,000 personnel, up to 2,500 pieces of weapons and equipment, approximately 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft, and 20 ships took part in the parade. The parade showcased the modernized Serbian Armed Forces. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and numerous delegations from various countries attended the parade. We are publishing a shortened version so you can appreciate the scale of Serbia's rearmament. The parade showcased Serbian air defense systems, including the Chinese-made HQ-22 and HQ-17AE air defense systems, as well as Russian and Soviet-made air defense systems, including the Pantsir-S1M air defense system, the S-125 Neva air defense system, and the Kub-M2 air defense system. Serbian Mistral 3 air defense systems, manufactured in France. Serbian-made PASARS-16 and HARPAS air defense systems. Serbian-made Sumadija modular MLRS. Serbian PULS MLRS, manufactured in Israel. Serbian Komarac FPV drones. Serbian Hermes-900 UAVs, manufactured in Israel. Also on display were Serbian M-84AC2/AC3 tanks, Lazar 3 armored personnel carriers, and NORA B-52 155mm wheeled howitzers. Serbian HMMWV armored vehicles, manufactured in the US. Serbian aviation, drones, and other military equipment.
Props to the serbian bros for doing their best with the limited means available and also walking a very precarious geopolitical tightrope. I do understand they were forced to give up on plans of a mostly russian/belarussian sourced high end military (Buks, S-300, iirc MiG-35), though i am disappointed they haven't bought J-10C instead of the overhyped and overpriced Rafale.