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# Bosnia and Herzegovina Approves Armed Forces Modernization Package
- URL: https://www.adriadefense.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina-approves-armed-forces-modernization-package/
- Published: 2025-12-30T13:45:41.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-30T13:45:40.000Z
- Description: Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved a multi-year modernisation package for its armed forces, covering helicopters, specialised vehicles, ammunition stocks, and new field uniforms as part of a broader 2025–2030 defence investment programme.
- Author: AdriaDefense Desk
- Tags: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Industry

The Council of Ministers of **Bosnia and Herzegovina** has approved a comprehensive set of decisions aimed at modernizing the **Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina**, covering the acquisition of helicopters, specialized military vehicles, ammunition stocks, and new field uniforms.

Acting on proposals from the Ministry of Defence, the **Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina** adopted a multi-year project titled *“*Modernization *and Renewal of Weapons and Military Equipment of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina”*, formally incorporating several defense programmes into the **2025–2030** multi-annual capital investment framework.

### Specialised Vehicles to Replace Cold War–Era Platforms

One of the approved projects concerns the procurement of **46 specialised vehicles** for light infantry battalion-level units. The programme has an estimated value of **approximately €5.1 million**, and is intended to replace ageing **M113A2 armoured personnel carriers** that have remained in service since the 1970s. The new vehicles are expected to significantly improve mobility, force protection, and operational effectiveness.

### Helicopter Procurement Extended to 2032

The Council also approved amendments to the helicopter procurement programme for the Ministry of Defence and OSBiH. The implementation timeline has been extended from 2027 to **2032**, reflecting procurement complexity and long-term funding requirements.

An additional **approximately €10.2 million** has been secured for the helicopter project through internal restructuring of the 2025 defence budget, reallocating funds from gross salaries and allowances to the helicopter acquisition programme.

The Ministry of Defence has classified helicopter procurement as a **strategic zero-priority capability**, citing the advanced age and declining reliability of existing rotary-wing assets, which pose growing risks to personnel safety and operational continuity.

### Ammunition and Explosive Reserves

A separate multi-year programme valued at **approximately €5.1 million** was approved for the procurement of ammunition and mine-explosive ordnance to replenish OSBiH reserves. This project will also run from **2025 to 2030**, strengthening long-term stockpiles and operational readiness.

### New Field Uniforms for OSBiH

In parallel, the Council authorised a **new field uniform procurement programme** for the Armed Forces, with a total estimated value of **approximately €4.4 million**. Funding is structured over several years:

- **\~€1.53 million in 2025**
- **\~€1.84 million in 2026**
- **\~€0.51 million in 2027**
- **\~€0.51 million in 2028**