Newsmax Balkans aplikaciju možete preuzeti sa Google Play i App Store-a.
The Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (SAJ) of the Serbian Ministry of Interior is one of the best and most capable units in Europe, said Brigadier General Joseph Lock, Deputy Commander for all Special Operations in Europe, following a demonstration of joint training between U.S. special forces and SAJ.
29.05.2025. 14:59
The goal of such training is to enhance the readiness of both units, gain new experiences, and strengthen international security cooperation.
The final demonstration of the joint training between U.S. special forces and the Serbian Ministry of Interior’s Special Anti-Terrorist Unit was held at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador in Belgrade. During the multi-week exercise, elite units known as the “Green Berets” and the Serbian SAJ practiced complex counterterrorism scenarios, with a focus on resolving hostage situations and joint operations under realistic conditions.
Co-chair of the Serbian Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, emphasized in an exclusive statement to Newsmax Balkans that the decoration she received from the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, holds great significance for her.
07:10Pre 130 d29.05.2025.
Autor
A tactical civil-military cooperation course is being held at the "Jug" base near Bujanovac, attended by officers and non-commissioned officers from the Serbian Armed Forces and the United States European Command.
09:13Pre 136 d23.05.2025.
Autor
The U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires in Serbia, Alexander Titolo, stated during the presentation of U.S. Army decorations to two members of the Serbian Ministry of Defense and the Serbian Armed Forces for their achievements in joint service, that awarding to foreign soldiers is a rare distinction.
09:08Pre 138 d21.05.2025.
AutorGeneral Dejan Lukovic, Assistant Police Director, stated: "The execution of joint exercises symbolizes not only professional development and the exchange of knowledge but also serves as a platform for building friendships and strengthening partnerships, sending a strong message of unified action and strategy in the face of diverse security challenges."
As the highlight of the training, a simulated hostage rescue was performed, during which SAJ and U.S. special forces teams demonstrated speed, coordination, and efficiency in freeing hostages during a tactical building entry.
SAJ Commander Spasoje Vulevic emphasized that all experiences acquired from the U.S. Army’s special forces are incorporated into SAJ’s training programs and also into the instruction provided to other units within Serbia’s Ministry of Interior.
Printscreen: Newsmax Balkans
The training was conducted at the SAJ base in Mitrovo Polje, on Mount Goc, as part of the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) program, which has been implemented in Serbia for the eleventh time. This year, for the first time, members of the Texas National Guard also participated, marking a new chapter in military cooperation between Serbia and the United States.
"We’ve been cooperating with SAJ for many years. Let me tell you something – we train with security forces across Europe and the world, and SAJ is truly exceptional. They operate effectively in urban environments, possess specialized skills, and are experts in every domain. It’s rare to find all of that in a single unit. This cooperation is very important for us – we gain a lot from this engagement. We truly value this partnership, and my team and I are better because of it", said Brigadier General Joseph Lock.
Printscreen: Newsmax Balkans
The training involved 35 members of SAJ and 10 U.S. special forces operators. At the conclusion of the exercise, certificates were awarded to all participants, and SAJ Commander Spasoje Vulevic received a special commendation for his contribution to the partnership and the continuous advancement of the unit’s operational capabilities.
The joint training at Mitrovo Polje was assessed as one of the most successful to date. The next joint exercise is already scheduled for September, in commemoration of Operation Halyard – one of the most remarkable episodes of Allied cooperation during World War II.
Preuzmite Newsmax Balkans aplikaciju:
Cetinjanin Bobana Sjekloća (33), kako se sumnjiči, visokopozicionirani pripadnik cetinjske ćelije škaljarskog klana, ubijen je u nedelju kod Budve u nastavku rata crnogorskih klanova, pišu Vijesti.
07:46Pre 18 h06.10.2025.
Autor
Policijskoj upravi u Novom Sadu, u nedelju oko 20.45 časova, prijavljeno je da se na Dunavu kod mesta Plavna, prevrnuo čamac u kojem je bilo najmanje 10 osoba, među kojima su državljani Kine, saopštio je MUP. Jedan od njih je poginuo i njegovo telo je izvučeno iz vode tokom akcije spasavanja.
12:29Pre 13 h06.10.2025.
Autor
Pred uvođenje novog EES sistema u EU, koji od 12. oktobra donosi rigorozniju kontrolu granica, srpski vozači u međunarodnom transportu suočavaju se sa ozbiljnim problemima koji, kako tvrde iz Udruženja vozača "381", mogu da dovedu do kolapsa cele logističke grane u srpskoj privredi.
18:23Pre 7 h06.10.2025.
Autor
Dva dana pre isteka roka za sprovođenje američkih sankcija Naftnoj industriji Srbije (NIS), u Vašingtonu i dalje nema jasnog odgovora da li će mere biti aktivirane - ili ponovo odložene. "Krivac" bi ovog puta mogla da bude blokada rada federalne administracije.
19:52Pre 6 h06.10.2025.
Autor
Ne bi bilo Petog oktobra da nije bilo saradnje sa ljudima u vojsci i policiji. Jedan od ključnih trenutaka bio je 4. oktobar kad su pokušali da me uhapse u Čačku, ali su tada iza mene bile hiljade ljudi, priča za Newsmax Balkans Velimir Velja Ilić, jedan od lidera Demokratske opozicije Srbije.
15:01Pre 1 d05.10.2025.
Autor
Twenty-five years ago, on October 5th, 2000, the years-long rule of Slobodan Milosevic came to an end. On that day, hundreds of thousands of citizens from all parts of the country gathered in Belgrade, demanding that the election results be respected.
13:14Pre 12 h06.10.2025.
Autor
President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, stated that he does not intend to run again for the presidential position and hinted at the possibility of holding early elections at all levels at the end of next year or possibly even earlier.
11:35Pre 14 h06.10.2025.
Autor
During September 2025, Air Serbia carried 480.507 passengers and operated a total of 4.848 flights, indicating year-over-year growth and confirming the continuation of a positive trend in the number of scheduled flights.
10:54Pre 3 d03.10.2025.
Autor
The Israeli Navy boarded several ships of the Global Freedom Flotilla, which was attempting to break the blockade of Gaza, and detained activists -among them Ognjen Markovic from Serbia. In response, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated that it is the state’s duty to assist all of its citizens.
13:09Pre 4 d02.10.2025.
Autor
In all police jurisdictions across the territory of the Republic of Serbia, by 9:30 a.m. today, bomb threats were reported at a total of 807 elementary and high schools, according to a statement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP).
12:32Pre 4 d02.10.2025.
Autor
In the annual list representing the top two percent of the world’s most influential researchers, published by the American Stanford University and the international academic publisher Elsevier, more than 110 researchers from Serbia have been included in the 2025 edition.
12:57Pre 5 d01.10.2025.
Autor
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a new special license that postpones the full enforcement of sanctions against the company NIS, allowing the company to continue its operational activities without interruption until no later than October 8th , 2025, NIS announced.
12:03Pre 5 d01.10.2025.
Autor
With revenues surpassing 2.2 billion euros this year and ambitious plans for expansion into the U.S. and Eastern European markets, Telekom Srbija is reaffirming its position as one of the most dynamic telecommunications operators in the region.
08:09Pre 6 d30.09.2025.
Autor
The Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS) submitted a new request to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on September 28th for the issuance of a special license that would delay the full implementation of sanctions and allow the company to continue its operational activities without interruption.
16:00Pre 7 d29.09.2025.
Autor
Komentari (0)