Air Force and Air Defense Units at “Victor 2026” Joint Exercise
Wednesday, 9.9.2026 | Training
Personnel from the Air Force and Air Defense are participating in the “Victor 2026” joint live-fire exercise of the Serbian Armed Forces, the active phase of which is currently underway at the “Pešter” temporary training ground.
In coordination with Army forces and special units, Air Force and Air Defense units conduct live-fire exercises, tactical drills, aerial reconnaissance and surveillance, bombing and missile strikes against ground targets, as well as live-fire engagements against aerial targets.
The exercise involves MiG-29 multi-role combat aircraft, Orao fighter-bombers, Mi-35, H-145, Gama, and Mi-17 helicopters, remotely piloted aircraft, HQ-17AE air defense missile systems, and modern GM-200 surveillance radars.
The aim of the exercise is to enhance further the skills and operational readiness of Serbian Armed Forces commands and units for the preparation and execution of combat operations, as well as for organizing interoperability, cooperation, and force protection, with a particular focus on the employment of newly introduced and modernized weaponry and military equipment.
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.
