Drill of Serbian and Romanian River Units on the Danube
River units of the Serbian Army and Romanian military and police forces performing tasks within the river basin conducted a drill this week on the Danube near Vidin and in the port of Calafat in Romania.
TL;DR
- "Blue Danube 2026" exercise conducted by Serbian and Romanian river units on the Danube.
- Aimed to exchange experiences in internal waterway operations and enhance joint capabilities.
- Included realistic scenarios like maneuvering, search and rescue, vessel interception, and towing.
- Serbian participation included the special purpose ship "Kozara," two multipurpose vessels, and three boats with 70 personnel.
- Romanian participation involved armed forces and border police with a river monitor and patrol boat, totaling 90 personnel.
- The exercise is part of bilateral military cooperation to promote good neighborly relations and regional stability.