The European Union on Tuesday announced a €6 million military assistance package for Montenegro to boost the country’s defence and security capabilities, the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said during a visit to Podgorica.
The funds, provided through the European Peace Facility, will be used to improve Montenegro’s operational readiness and response to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats, enhance search and rescue capabilities, and support participation in EU defence missions.
Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, met with Montenegro’s Defence Minister Dragan Krapovic at the Military Airport in Podgorica, where she also observed a demonstration of search and rescue equipment.
“This assistance is a strategic boost to Montenegro’s security and resilience,” Kallas said. “As the country progresses towards EU membership, we are reinforcing our shared commitment to regional stability.”
The EU package, adopted by the Council on Feb. 28, includes cold-weather gear, CBRN protection equipment, helicopter-borne search and rescue tools, and related training and services.
Krapovic said the aid would strengthen Montenegro’s defence capacities and contribute to meeting NATO capability targets.
The support is part of the EU’s broader security initiatives in the Western Balkans, including efforts to develop military medical capabilities across the region.