KSF receives 12 new military trucks, logistics fleet reaches 35 vehicles

The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) has received 12 Unimog-Mercedes-Benz military trucks, with the aim of strengthening its transportation and logistics capacities.

The welcoming ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, the Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, the Commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, the German Ambassador to Kosovo, Rainer Rudolph, as well as the representative of Daimler Truck Defense and Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, Daniel Zittel.

According to the announcement by the Ministry of Defense, the new trucks have a 4×4 configuration and a load capacity of up to five tons. They will be used for transporting personnel, equipment and materials, as well as for supplying units in various operational conditions.

With the receipt of these 12 trucks and the eight Rheinmetall trucks received this week, the number of vehicles from these two categories reaches 35.

The ministry announced that Germany is supporting the KSF through purchases and donations. During 2024, Kosovo received five Rheinmetall KX 8×8 trucks as a donation from Germany.

Meanwhile, two more Rheinmetall KX 8×8 trucks and four Unimog-Mercedes-Benz fire trucks are planned for 2027. Also, according to plans, dozens of other trucks are expected to arrive during the same year.

The Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, thanked Prime Minister Kurti, the Commander of the KSF, Bashkim Jashari, the German Ambassador Rainer Rudolph and the representative of the manufacturing companies for their continued cooperation and support.

The Ministry of Defense has reiterated that it will continue investments in equipment, infrastructure and the development of human capacities, with the aim of building a professional and modern force, interoperable with international partners.