Sarajevo, 11 November 2026, dtt-net.com – German government today signed another donation of 1 million Euros to the army of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), bringing the total financial support to 30 million euros so far. BiH Defence Minister Zukan Hélez today signed the new donation with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in BiH Alfred Grannas, for the first phase of construction of helicopter hangars at Rajlovac and Mahovljani locations.
“This significant donation will contribute to improving the infrastructural and operational capacities of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially when it comes to accommodation, maintenance and support of our helicopter fleet,” Helez said in a press release.
According to Helez, the total value of realized and contracted donations and support projects to the German institutions of defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina amounts to around 30 million euros.
“For me, this cooperation represents much more than financial help. It is a confirmation of mutual trust, friendship and determination to strengthen the defence institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” he added.
BiH army maintains roughly 10,000 to 10,500 active military personnel alongside reserve and civilian staff, organized into three multi-ethnic infantry brigades, a tactical support brigade, and an air force and air defence brigade.
Ground forces operate platforms such as M60A3 main battle tanks, M113 armoured personnel carriers, and Humvees, supported by a small fleet of transport and utility helicopters.
The military actively participates in NATO’s Partnership for Peace program and international peacekeeping missions.
