14.04.2015.

Visit to "Complex Battle Systems" factory

Minister of Defence Bratislav Gasic and Head of the General Staff of Serbia General Ljubisa Dikovic visited today the "Complex Battle Systems" company, “Morava” business unit in Velika Plana that is a part of “Jugoimport – SDPR”, where they visited the factory units for production of artillery weaponry and armored combat vehicles.

During the visit, a part of the production program of “Jugoimport-SDPR” was showcased –155mm self-propelled howitzer Nora, multi-role military vehicle Lazar 2 and Soldier of the Future VB-10 gear.

During the meting with management staff of the factory, Minister of Defence and Head of the General Staff learned about the results of the work and future plans. The fourth stage of the construction of the complex of the "Complex Battle Systems" company is under way, and, by the end of the year, new halls will be released with equipment for production of artillery and other barrels and for assembly with storage, and a lacquer finishing facility. With the end of the planned works, aside from the production of artillery weaponry and combat vehicles, there will be possibility for production and assembly of other complex means of weaponry and military equipment as well, with overhaul services. With the release of the facility for barrel production, important components will be provided for the production of artillery weapons and dependence on import will be decreased.

The production complex of the "Complex Battle Systems" company in Velika Plana has been built in four stages, since 2013. The area of all production capacities in Velika Plana is 12,400 square meters, and overall worth of the investment that includes the purchase of the land, construction of production halls with the accompanying infrastructure and working equipment is 13.6 million euros.