Rafale 'battles' in the Balkans: Croatia downplays Serbia's purchase of French fighter jets

Yesterday, Monday, Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anosic commented on Serbia’s plan, which… It recently announced the purchase of Rafale fighter jetsSaying it is right Ha Serbia To do this and make sure of it There is no arms race between the two countries and that Croatia is stronger and is part of NATOAccording to Hina News Agency.

We cannot talk about a regional arms race because Croatia is a member of NATO and Serbia is not. Serbs can buy as many weapons as they want, and that is their right. We are a stronger and more compact military forceAnus confirmed. This is reminded Croatia purchased 12 used Rafale aircraft from France.

The Serbs “have not advanced much compared to the situation 35 years ago and even then when we organized we defeated them. I can only say that I congratulate them on the Rafale aircraft and wish them success,” commenting on the announcement of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday, who said that during his visit to France this week, He will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the purchase of 12 new Rafale fighter jets.

“With the purchase of the plane, we will become a major regional power. The Rafale is considered one of the top three fighter aircraft in the worldVucic said, adding that they will sign in Paris Other military equipment purchase contracts.

Finally, Ivan Anosic also commented on a statement by the Croatian President that by purchasing used Rafale aircraft, Croatia has bought “One shoe is expensive” and he doesn't have the other, referring to air defenses, munitions, etc. “The purchase of Rafale aircraft is Croatia's largest investment in its military forces since the War of Independence in the 1990s. It will make Croatia the strongest regional air force,” the Defense Minister said and then added The air defense systems market is also underway.

source: Agerpres.ro / Translated by: Michaela Lambrinidou ertnews.gr