Ministry of defence Republic of Serbia
 
15.01.2010.

Odbrana brings to you



At the recently held ambassadors’ conference, the Ministry of Defense was singled out as an important factor of stability, where the state leadership commended the reforms conducted in MoD and SAF. Engagement of our forces in international peace operations raise our country’s credibility as well as the strong defense industry.

27 flats at Bezanijska kosa have finally go their tenants, the MoD has announced the construction of the so called “cheap flats”.

Situation in GSZ is stable and calm yet delicate at the same time, as SAF CHOD LTG Miloje Miletic stressed during his visit to “Cvore” military base.

Serbia, barring Kosovo, has entered 2010 free of the mine fields placed during the civil war in 1990. however, the unexploded ordnance problem, which has polluted several million of square meters remains a serious problem which can be solved only with international assistance.


The winner of the traditional “Ivan Markovic” award for the best coverage of the defense system organized by Odbrana magazine is Goran Janicijevic, of “Mreza” production network. As for the best athletes this year the prize went to Goran Cegar, Sergeant Major, while SAF and MoD athletics team won the best team award. Special award went to NCO Goran Todorovic for setting a new world record and to “Universiade 2009” organization for exceptional cooperation with SAF.


4th army brigade is preserving peace in the south of Serbia. The unit under the command of Brig. Gen. Milosav Simovic has been in the media spotlight, while the fact that numerous texts on this brigade lacking in any negative reactions and connotations proves that the members of this unit had made big accomplishments under the public pressure.


At the new training machine for piloting MiG 29, what pilots could learn only in the skies, they can learn today on the ground as well, and at a much lower cost.

Serbian Peace Corps member in Chad-a day in his life in this African country.


Recently we have seen a rise in the questions as to the ordinances of the Civic Service Act which has significantly improved the term conscientious objector. However, this term is still loosely used, which can be seen among the members of those institutions and organizations where the military service in the civil sector has been approved.

Latest experiences in Afghanistan. Security situation has worsened for the past two-three years. The consequences are increased risks to which the members of the alliance are prone to. This is why NATO has decided to change its strategy so far. Recent report of the International Council on Security and Development states that 97% of Afghan territory is under the Talibans which sparked major uproar in the western public.


Another expert view of the origins of the Kosovo issue. Describing this as a unique and unprecedented case can cause a pandemic of terrorism as 96 countries today are faced with the subtle and rather forceful attempts of various ethnic groups to declare “independent states’” on 191 micro locations.


With respect to the referendum on joining NATO, there is the argumentation that we should first secure a rather long and preparatory road for this referendum.

Genady Janin, art director and the prime ballet dancer of Boljsoy theatre, in his interview to Odbrana says: “My Serbian story is rather interesting. In Moscow, on the wall across the street there was a graffiti: Serbia is small but its people is great. You see, the more I get to know the Serbian people, the more I agree.

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