Montenegro and the USA signed the agreement on the provision of light-armored patrol vehicles produced by American company “Oshkosh”.
This was officially confirmed by Defense Minister, Mr Predrag Bošković, and Mrs Judy Rising Reinke, US ambassador.
Governments of the USA and Montenegro reached an agreement stipulating $36.165.105 for the provision of 67 vehicles.
Apart from the high level of ballistic protection, those vehicles also have a high level of patency in overcoming different terrain configurations, water and other obstacles in extreme weather.
The first contingent will arrive in Montenegro in 2020, and our country will become the first one to have “Oshcosh” vehicles in its army.
Mr Bošković said that provision of light-armored vehicles was very important for Montenegro.
“Members of the Armed Forces of Montenegro will be given the chance to show their quality in the best possible way, given the fact that two infantry companies will be equipped with state-of-the-art means of armor protection”, Mr Bošković pointed out.
Minister expressed his gratitude for the valuable donations made by the USA.
”We’ve already agreed €8 million donation for cyber. It is very important for Montenegro and the Armed Forces of Montenegro, considering the growing threats our country is exposed to”, said Mr Bošković.
Ms Rising Reinke said the agreement was the proof of a partnership between two countries.
”I congratulate men and women in the Armed Forces of Montenegro on the work they have done and on everything they keep doing in Afghanistan, Latvia, Kosovo and in many other areas, where your Government has shown true commitment as NATO partner, ally and friend”, said Mrs Rising Reinke.
