Serbia holds first joint military drill with NATO

Serbian army joins NATO for first-ever joint military exercise. Around 600 troops from Serbia, Italy, Romania, Turkey participate. Details inside.

ByEmily Davis- Senior Editor

2026-05-13 06:32|Last updated: 2026-05-13 06:33

Serbia holds first joint military drill with NATO — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

The Serbian army has participated in joint military exercises with NATO for the first time in history.

According to Oxu.Az, the country's Ministry of Defense announced the development.

Approximately 600 troops from Serbia, Italy, Romania, and Turkey took part in the drills. Observers from several NATO countries, including the US, UK, and France, monitored the exercises.

The drills took place near the city of Buyanovats in southern Serbia and will continue until May 23.

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