Serbia’s Ministry of Defense has begun adopting the Komarac family of single-use unmanned aerial systems for its armed forces.
Belgrade’s decision to employ the technology followed the government’s development of two configurations of tactical drones supporting all-weather and electronic warfare capabilities last year in partnership with the Serbian Military Technical Institute and state-owned defense company Yugoimport.
The Military Technical Institute noted that the drone carries a modified warhead with both cumulative and fragmentation effects effective against foot soldiers and armored vehicles.
Deployment of the drone requires a two-man team, while flights can be set to stationary or moving modes.
The defense agency said that “a significant number” of selected military members have already entered training to operate the new drone in different climatic, mechanical, and electromagnetic conditions across urban and rural domains.
“The “Komarac” unmanned aircraft was developed in-house and is produced by domestic defense industry enterprises, in several variants,” the Serbian Ministry of Defense stated in its press release.
“Exceptional precision and technological superiority represent a combination of domestic intelligence, innovation and engineering creativity. With the most modern guidance system, the “Komarac” drones accurately hit targets even in the most demanding environments.”
“They provide a tactical advantage, with maximum protection of personnel and efficient execution of tasks. The advantage of these drones over other weapons is the “strike” from a distance, which significantly affects the protection of one’s own forces.”
Yugoimport’s Komarac Unmanned Aerial System
The Komarac family of suicide drones is offered in three variants, the Komarac 1, 2, and 3, according to Yugoimport’s product portal.
Depending on user requirements, the system can carry .50 to .105-caliber warheads.
It has a maximum weight of five kilograms (11 pounds), endurance of up to 3 minutes, and a range of 2,000 meters (6,561 feet).
