100 New All-Terrain Vehicles for Serbian Armed Forces Units
Thursday, 2.4.2026 | Stories from Units
Minister of Defense Bratislav Gašić and Chief of the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff, General Milan Mojsilović, have visited the “National Hero Stevica Jovanović” Barracks in Pančevo today, where they were shown part of the contingent of 100 Toyota Hilux motor vehicles purchased for the needs of the Serbian Armed Forces units.
On that occasion, Minister Gašić has pointed out that the acquisition of new off-road vehicles represents another important step in strengthening further operational capabilities.
— By purchasing 100 new off-road vehicles, we significantly reduced the average age of vehicles in the Serbian Armed Forces and improved additionally the ability to perform the tasks in all conditions on the ground. It is particularly important that the vehicles are adapted to the needs of our units, which increases the efficiency of the implementation of tasks, said Minister Gašić, adding that the Ministry of Defense and the Serbian Armed Forces would continue with continuous investments in equipment and modernization, in accordance with modern world standards.
The Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff expressed their gratitude to President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Serbian Armed Forces, Aleksandar Vučić, and Minister of Finance, Siniša Mali, for their support for this procurement and for understanding the needs of the armed forces for equipping them with new weapons and military equipment.
Minister Gašić has pointed out that with another similar purchase of SUVs, the average age of vehicles used by the Serbian Armed Forces would be significantly reduced, and the mobility of units further improved.
The purchased vehicles are additionally adapted for use in different off-road conditions. The suspension system has been improved and suitable tires have been installed, which has increased the off-road capability in demanding terrain. The vehicles have additional protection, devices for self-extraction and extraction, and are equipped with a special air intake that enables negotiating water obstacles by wading.
Today’s visit was attended by Head of the Logistics Directorate (J-4) of the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff, Major General Saša Petrović.
