Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia

What Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia does

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia (Министарство одбране Републике Србије) is the central government body responsible for national defense policy, military affairs, and the administration of the Serbian Armed Forces (Vojska Srbije). Headquartered at Birčaninova 5, Belgrade, the Ministry operates as a state-owned entity under the Government of the Republic of Serbia, with no private shareholders. It is structured into five core sectors (Defence Policy, Human Resources, Material Resources, Budget and Finance, and Infrastructure and Standards Services), supported by specialized units including the Defence Inspectorate, Military Intelligence Agency (Vojnoobaveštajna agencija), Military Security Agency (Vojnobezbednosna agencija), Military Attorney's Office, and the Public Relations Directorate.

The Ministry's operational footprint includes the University of Defence (Univerzitet odbrane), the Military Academy, the Military Gymnasium, and the Secondary Military Vocational School "1300 kaplara," which together constitute a closed-loop military education and talent development system. It also operates cultural and media institutions, including the Media Centre "Odbrana," Military Museum, Aviation Museum, Military Archive, Military Film Centre "Zastava Film," and the Artistic Ensemble "Stanislav Binički." Defense capabilities include the 126th Brigade "VOJIN" with modern radar systems for air defense and surveillance, the 63rd Parachute Brigade (Niš), and the 72nd Special Operations Brigade "Rastko Nemanjić" (Pančevo). The Ministry maintains an active international posture through multinational peacekeeping deployments (MINUSCA, UNIFIL, UNFICYP) and bilateral cooperation with Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Funding is derived entirely from the state budget of the Republic of Serbia, with the Ministry publishing budget realization and procurement data on its official website (mod.gov.rs). Citizen-facing services — including voluntary military service registration, conscription certificates, and military record management — are delivered through the national eUprava portal. The Ministry also operates an active communications presence across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, TikTok, and RSS, alongside the Defense Magazine (Odbrana). Leadership is headed by Minister Bratislav Gašić, with Nebojša V. Nikolić serving as Acting Secretary.

Name

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia

Legal name

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia (Министарство одбране Републике Србије)

Website

https://mod.gov.rs

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia is the central government body responsible for national defense policy and administration of the Serbian Armed Forces (Vojska Srbije). It funds operations through state budget appropriations, manages military education via the University of Defence, and serves Serbian citizens, military personnel, and veterans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Belgrade

HQ country

Serbia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Budget Allocation: Government-funded defense ministry receiving annual budget allocations from the Republic of Serbia state budget for defense operations, military equipment, personnel, and infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia is the government ministry responsible for national defence policy, management of the Serbian Armed Forces (Vojska Srbije), military conscription, voluntary military service recruitment, military education (University of Defence and affiliated schools), veteran affairs, public procurement for defence, and international military cooperation. It provides free citizen-facing services including military record certificates, conscription registration, and access to public information, delivered through its headquarters in Belgrade, regional territorial organs, and the integrated e-Uprava e-Government portal.

Product overview

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia operates a comprehensive digital presence through its official website (mod.gov.rs) and integrated e-government services. The core offering is the official portal providing institutional information, public services, and citizen-facing military administrative functions including voluntary military service recruitment, military education enrollment, scholarships, and public procurement. Supporting the main portal are cultural and media institutions including the Media Centre 'Odbrana', Military Museum, Aviation Museum, Military Archive, Military Film Centre 'Zastava Film', and the Artistic Ensemble 'Stanislav Binički'. Military education is delivered through the University of Defence, Military Academy, Military Gymnasium, and Secondary Military Vocational School '1300 kaplara'. The Sport in MoD and VS program manages military sports activities and international competitions through CISM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vojska Srbije (Serbian Armed Forces): The Serbian Armed Forces, the military service under the Ministry of Defence, serving as the country's national defence force.
• Univerzitet odbrane (University of Defence)
• Vojska Srbije Sport
• Medija centar „Odbrana"
• Vojnofilmski centar „Zastava film"

Products and services

• Voluntary Military Service Recruitment Program
• Military Records and Certificates Service
• Military Education System (University of Defence, Military Academy, Military Gymnasium, Secondary Military Vocational School '1300 kaplara')
• Defence Public Procurement Service
• Multinational Peacekeeping Operations Deployment
• Veteran Affairs and Benefits Service
• Access to Public Information Service
• Military Sports Programme (Sport in MoD and VS)
• Bilateral Military Cooperation Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• Participation in multinational peacekeeping operations including MINUSCA (Central African Republic), UNIFIL (Lebanon), UNFICYP (Cyprus)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Prince AviationminorOthers · 16 July 2026Minister Gašić met with representatives of Prince Aviation and Textron Aviation Defense to discuss potential aviation cooperation and defense aviation capabilities. The meeting indicates potential procurement or partnership discussions for military aviation assets.
• Republic of Azerbaijan - Joint Working Group for Military CooperationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Joint Working Group for Military Cooperation between Serbia and Azerbaijan holds regular meetings to coordinate bilateral defense cooperation, share experiences, and plan joint activities.
• Republic of Bulgaria - Ministry of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Expert discussions with representatives of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria on bilateral defense cooperation topics, military exchanges, and regional security matters.
• Romania - Ministry of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Bilateral consultations in the field of defense with Romania covering military cooperation, joint exercises, and regional defense policy coordination.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia: NATO member defense ministry of a small ex-Yugoslav state with comparable size, parliamentary oversight structure, and Total Defense responsibilities.
• Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia: National defense ministry of a neighboring ex-Yugoslav state with comparable size, Total Defense obligations, NATO membership status, and operating environment. Directly comparable in scope, mission, and organizational structure.
• Ministry of Defence of the Republic of North Macedonia: Small NATO-member defense ministry of a neighboring Balkan state with comparable scale, recently transitioned force structure, and similar modernization priorities.
• Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Albania: NATO-member defense ministry of a Western Balkan peer with similar force structure, small budget, and modernizing equipment profile. Comparable in scale and mission.
• Ministry of Defence of Hungary: Central European NATO member defense ministry of similar institutional size, with comparable national conscription and reserve service practices, and overlapping regional security interests.
• Ministry of National Defence of Romania: Active bilateral partner (announced 2026-06-19) with comparable NATO commitments, regional defense posture, and similar scale of military operations in the Balkans/Black Sea region.
• Ministry of Defence of Montenegro: Small fellow ex-Yugoslav NATO-aspirant defense ministry with comparable size, structure, and Western Balkan operational environment. Direct structural peer.
• Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria: Direct peer with active bilateral cooperation as documented (announced 2026-07-02). Similar size, NATO membership, regional security role, and budget profile make this a highly comparable defense ministry.

Broad incumbents

• Bundesministerium der Verteidigung (Germany): Larger European defense ministry with whom Serbian forces cooperate through NATO partnerships. Comparable in core mission (national defense administration) but operates at vastly different scale and budget.
• US Department of Defense: Largest Western defense ministry; a benchmark for defense administration structure and Total Defense concept application. Operates as a broad incumbent reference for any national defense ministry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/mo_i_vs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@odbranaivojska
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100064645005796
• Instagraminstagram.com/odbranaivojska
• TikToktiktok.com/@odbranaivojska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ministry-of-defence-of-the-republic-of-serbia

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

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