01.02.2020.
New Issue of “ODBRANA”
YOU MAY READ IN THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF MAGAZINE “ODBRANA” ABOUT:
How the University of Defence expects its ninth anniversary of work.
In the column “Focus”, learn about the visit from the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vulin to Drvar and Mrkonjić Grad, and about details of numerous activities of Minister Vulin which took place in January, by which he announced a dynamic year in front of us.
In the interview with Commander of Air Force and Air Defence Major General Duško Žarković, you may find out why the previous year was the one that the Arm waited for so long, and what it is that its members expect in this year.
In the column “Stopping point” you may learn what politicians and experts think about military neutrality.
The column “System” brings interesting stories: What is the training like for the members of special forces on the Kopaonik mountain; what stands behind the power of the number 4 on the right shoulder of members of the 4th Army Brigade; what were the results of structural firing testing by night of the modernised fighting infantry vehicle BVP M-80A; why does the golden karate martial artist Jelena Vukotić desire to be a soldier? We celebrate the days of the Strategic Research Institute and Military Archive and of the Military Hospital Niš. You may also read about the winner of the Journalist Reward “Ivan Marković”.Why does Professor Alexander Dugin believe that Serbia is responsible for the Balkans? You can find out the answer in the interview in the column “Global - Parallels” - What the Albanian Army was like and what it is like today?
In a story that was made during the visit to “Auschwitz” you may read about what that city of darkness looks like 75 years after the liberation.
We will introduce you to a cadet of the Military Academy Đorđe Racković, this year’s winner in the swimming race for the Epiphany Cross held on the Ada Ciganlija.
In the column dedicated to culture, learn how the song “Vila sa Košara” was created from the author of the text Neven Milaković.
As regards the “Standard” we present to you the most important elements of the new Rulebook for solving housing requirements.
CONTENTS:
LEADING ARTICLE
Reintroduction of the title officer in the diplomas of the Military Academy.....................................................................................3
IN THE FOCUS
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vulin in Mrkonjić Grad and Drvar
We are helping our people...............................................................................................................................4
Segment of activities of the minister of defence
Development of the state of Serbia is followed by development of its armed forces...............................................6
DISCUSSION WITH THE REASON
AF and AD Commander, Major General Duško Žarković
The long-awaited year........................................................................................................................................ 10
STOPPING POINT
Military Neutrality
The most difficult and the most honourable position................................................................................................14
SYSTEM
Special forces training on the Kopaonik Mountain
No winter for them........................................................................................................................................20
The Fourth Army Brigade
Power of the number 4 on the right shoulder.....................................................................................................24
Testing the modernised fighting infantry vehicle BVP-80A and firing by night
Equipment of a soldier of the future...................................................................................................................29
Soldier Jelena Vukotić
One more step to the dream come true.........................................................................................................................................31
Military Hospital Niš
Witness to the history of Serbian medicine............................................................................................................33
Day of the Strategic Research
Institute and Military Archive
Scientific interpretation of reality..........................................................................................................35
Journalist Award “Ivan Marković”
Study on the resistance to aggression..............................................................................................................38
ASSETS
Commendation for the French tank
Modernised “Leclerc” ........................................................................................................................40
Training on the training ground “Beranovac”
Driving in complex terrain conditions..................................................................................................47
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GLOBAL
Professor Alexander Dugin PhD
Serbia is responsible for the Balkans...........................................................................................................48
Modern Albanian Army
Without the wings of steel....................................................................................................................................54
CULTURE
Neven Milaković, a poet
How does one write down a cry................................................................................................................................59
TRADITIONS
Swimming for the Epiphany Cross
The first among the equals....................................................................................................................................62
HISTORY
75 years of liberation of “Auschwitz”
At the doorstep of darkness............................................................................................................................................. 64
STANDARD
New Rulebook on solving housing requirements
More just and transparent................................................................................................................ 68
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Service information, competitions...............................................................................................................72
