Unmanned and Robotic Platforms at Pešter Exercise: New Capabilities of Serbian Armed Forces in Realistic Conditions
Thursday, 10.9.2026 | Training
The active phase of the “Victor 2026” joint tactical live-fire exercise is currently underway at the temporary training ground “Pešter”, where Serbian Armed Forces units are practicing complex combat operations using newly introduced and modernized assets and systems.
Units operating unmanned and robotic platforms—with which the Serbian Armed Forces have recently been equipped—play a significant role in the execution of tactical and fire-support tasks during the exercise. Their deployment enables the performance of certain tasks with reduced risk to personnel, while also enhancing capabilities for surveillance, reconnaissance, data transmission, and support to units in the field.
In accordance with the scenario, remotely piloted aircraft with various operational and aerial reconnaissance capabilities are being actively employed, alongside a wide range of unmanned ground and robotic platforms designed to neutralize opposing forces.
In this way, the Serbian Armed Forces achieve one of the exercise’s objectives—enhancing the proficiency of individuals and units in employing these platforms during joint combat operations—while simultaneously verifying the level of integration of new technologies with existing command, reconnaissance, and fire support systems.
The main activities of Serbian Armed Forces units at the “Pešter” temporary training ground will continue until September 13, when the determination and proficiency of Serbian Armed Forces personnel, the firepower of new and modernized assets and systems, and the high level of interoperability and cooperation in responding to challenges, risks, and threats to the security of the Republic of Serbia will be demonstrated to the general public.
