Kosovo‘s Defense Minister, Ejup Maqedonci, commented on the Bayraktar TB2 UAVs within the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) stock, stating, “With the Bayraktar UAVs in our inventory, Kosovo feels stronger and more secure in the face of current and potential threats and dangers.”
Minister Maqedonci shared particulars on social media about his go to with KSF Commander Bashkim Jashari to the unmanned aerial methods unit stationed on the navy airbase within the southwestern metropolis of Yakova.
Maqedonci highlighted that they carefully noticed the operations performed by the KSF utilizing Bayraktar TB2 UAVs, saying: “With our well-trained and dedicated officers and soldiers and the Bayraktar UAVs in our weapons systems inventory, Kosovo feels stronger and more secure against current and potential threats and dangers. We will continue to equip the KSF with modern and advanced weapon systems, contributing to Kosovo‘s defense and security and to the maintenance of peace in the country and the region.”
The KSF was established in 2009 to handle disaster operations past Kosovo‘s borders and to undertake civil protection operations and emergency responses to pure disasters throughout the nation. In 2018, authorized adjustments initiated the method of remodeling the KSF into armed forces, a course of anticipated to take 10 years.
It was reported that the Bayraktar TB2 UAVs bought from Türkiye arrived in Kosovo final 12 months. Additionally, the KSF’s navy stock consists of quite a few Turkish-made merchandise.
Source: www.anews.com.tr