# Serbian military leadership and infrastructure updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-military-leadership-and-infrastructure-updates > Updated: 2026-10-12T14:17:49.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Serbian Ministry of Defense has initiated several measures to strengthen the national defense system. In September 2026, Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić announced major leadership changes within the Serbian Armed Forces, including the appointment of Major General Tiosav Janković as Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense and the promotion of Brigadier General Vladan Milosavljević to Major General. Following these personnel changes, the Ministry shifted focus toward modernization. In October 2026, Minister Gašić inspected new accommodation facilities being constructed at the Pasuljanske livade training ground, intended to replace temporary structures. Additionally, inspections were conducted at defense manufacturing hubs in Kragujevac, specifically Zastava oružje and Zastava TERVO, to review production capacities for cannons and machine guns and to discuss investments in domestic defense capabilities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Serbian Defense Minister inspects military infrastructure and industry Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić visited the Pasuljanske livade training ground and Kragujevac defense plants to oversee military infrastructure upgrades and domestic weapons production. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/defense-minister-gai-visits-zastava-plants-in-kragujevac ### 2026-09-21: Serbian Armed Forces undergo major leadership changes and promotions Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić delivered presidential decrees appointing new commanders and promoting several officers within the Serbian Armed Forces to strengthen national defense. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-armed-forces-undergo-major-leadership-changes-and-promotions --- Cite as: Serbian military leadership and infrastructure updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-military-leadership-and-infrastructure-updates