Serbian Army Gets 10 New Ambulance Vehicles: Real Progress or Just Another Military Budget Blowout?
The Serbian Army has just received 10 new ambulance vehicles of the brand “Fiat Ducato,” with a total of 30 expected. The Ministry of Defense claims this is a huge step in strengthening the army’s capabilities and improving medical care for professional military personnel. But is it really so, or just another way to justify massive military spending?
What’s going on?
At the “Narodni heroj Stevica Jovanović” barracks in Pančevo, a handover ceremony for 10 new ambulance vehicles took place. The Ministry of Defense announced that another 20 vehicles, fully equipped for medical needs, will be delivered soon. Officials say these vehicles will enable faster and more efficient patient care, both in peacetime and emergency situations.
But is it enough?
The Ministry of Defense and the Chief of the General Staff, General Milan Mojsilović, boast that this investment is part of a broader strategy to raise the standards of military personnel. However, the question arises – is the procurement of ambulance vehicles really a priority in a country facing numerous other problems in healthcare and the military?
Where did the money go before?
The Serbian Army is known for large expenditures on weapons and equipment but often neglects basic things like adequate medical protection. These new vehicles are certainly needed, but is 30 vehicles enough for the entire army? And how much money was spent on them? The Ministry remains silent on the figures, but we know that one “Fiat Ducato” with full medical equipment is not cheap.
Who attended the handover?
High-ranking officials were present at the ceremony: Minister of Defense Bratislav Gašić, General Mojsilović, Major General Saša Petrović, Colonel Nikola Matović, and Colonel Boris Stojković. They all agreed this is an important step, but citizens wonder – will these vehicles really save lives or end up as just another paper project?
What do the citizens say?
While the government celebrates, many citizens remain skeptical. “Will these vehicles be available where they are most needed?” many ask. “How ready is the army to actually take care of the medical protection of its personnel?”
Conclusion
The procurement of 30 new ambulance vehicles for the Serbian Army sounds like great news. But in a country where the healthcare system struggles with many problems and the army is often criticized for inefficiency, the question remains – is this real progress or just another way to justify huge military spending?
If you have an opinion on this, or maybe know something we don’t, feel free to drop a comment. Maybe together we’ll find out if this is a lifesaver or just another pile of money thrown to the wind.
