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attention was given to carrying out the recruitment process in two languages – Albanian and Serbian. The result has been a professional, multi-ethnic, all-volunteer force, which should continue to remain a source of regional stability. Following the declaration of full operational capability, NATO continued to support the development of the KSF through the NATO Liaison and Advisory Team (NLAT), consisting of a mix of approximately 30 military and civilian personnel that help with the professional development of the KSF, providing advice and support in a variety of areas such as capacity-building and training and leadership.
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officially launched. The KSF was not a continuation of the KPC, which was disbanded several months later. KFOR was charged with mentoring the KSF and bringing the force to full operational capability. As part of this effort, various nations that were part of KFOR have assisted the force on a bilateral basis, with the United States supplying the force with uniforms and Germany donating some utility vehicles and trucks. Mentoring efforts were meant to develop the KSF in line with NATO standards. Additionally, Italy, Portugal, and other NATO members helped the KSF with donations and training.
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in the Balkans and called on all ethnic communities to take part in the process. In November 2014, Agim Çeku stated that the Kosovo Army was running behind schedule "because of the delay in the constitution of the Kosovo parliament" but the decision to transform the Kosovo Security Force into an Army would be confirmed "at one of the first sessions upon its constitution"; he also noted that this transformation enjoyed nationwide support and he didn't expect any complaints from the political opposition.
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that 9% of the KSF were from minority communities. In July 2018 40 out of 137 Serbs tendered their resignations from the KSF. Minister of the KSF, Rustem Berisha stated that the personnel in question were pressured by Serbia and had received "blackmail and threats" violating their basic human rights.
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The Kosovo Security Force has enjoyed a significant increase in investment in recruiting, training, and equipment since the 2018 legislation change. Its budget increased significantly from €50 million in 2018, to €123 million in 2023, with the latter reaching €203 million (2% of GDP) after additional
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validated during the Defender Europe 23 exercise. The Second Regiment in Istog validated some of its companies during Defender Europe 23 and will finish its validation in 2024. The Third Regiment will get its validation in 2025 during the Defender Europe 25 exercise, thus closing the Second Phase of
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According to the Law on the Kosovo Security Force, KSF can have up to 5,000 active soldiers and up to 3,000 reservists, but it allows the Force to recruit above that number based on strategic defense reviews. As of 2023, KSF has surpassed the 5,000 active members threshold and is steadily recruiting
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On 9 July 2013, the North Atlantic Council determined that the KSF had reached full operational capability concerning non-military security operations that were not appropriate for the police. This included search and rescue operations, explosive ordnance disposal, control and clearance of hazardous
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The Ministry of Defense has taken active steps to recruit women into the Security Force. As of 2015, women made up 8.52% of the uniformed service members of the Security Force and 32% of the Ministry as a whole. Of the 203 women in uniform in the Security Force, 21 are officers; the highest ranking
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On 28 May 2014, President Atifete Jahjaga told the United Nations Security Council that the creation of the Kosovo Armed Forces would be a long process, requiring the support and participation of all ethnic communities in Kosovo; she added that its purpose would be to contribute to overall security
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NATO's role in the creation of KSF has therefore been two-fold: helping with its formation – standing up, recruitment and training; and the establishment of a civilian-led organisation to supervise and control the KSF. One of the principal aims was to encourage all minorities to enroll, so special
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On 22 November 2011, Lieutenant General Sylejman Selimi retired from the KSF and President Atifete Jahjaga appointed the former Director of Operations Major General Kadri Kastrati to succeed him as Commander of the force. President Jahjaga also promoted Kastrati to the rank of lieutenant general.
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The deployment of the KSF in operations abroad has been formalized by the passing of a new law in 2022, which regulates the procedures that allow the KSF to be deployed in international humanitarian operations, peacekeeping missions, as well as training and exercises with international partners.
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On 20 January 2009, the names of those who were to be selected for the KSF from the KPC were announced. After being vetted by NATO, roughly 1,400 former members of the KPC were selected to serve as officers and rank-and-file members of the KSF. On 21 January 2009, the Kosovo Security Force was
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On the other hand, the United States fully supported and endorsed the move. In a statement, the US Embassy in Kosovo stated that Kosovo is a sovereign nation, and as such, it is allowed to have a force to defend its territory. They confirmed that the United States would continue to support the
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passed the first draft of a law to transform the Kosovo Security Force into the Kosovo Armed Forces within 10 years. 98 of its 120 deputies voted in favor, and the remaining 22 remained absent from the vote, including 11 representatives from the Serb minority who boycotted the vote.
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is one of Kosovo Security Force's main partners and supporters in its transformation into the Kosovo Armed Forces. It assists the KSF in improving its capacity and capabilities, as well as disaster response and emergency management. Other partners include the
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The National Guard Command of the KSF was established in 2019 and its main responsibility is to provide military support to civilian authorities. It additionally supports the Land Force Command in territorial defense and overseas operations.
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standards, aiming to join the alliance in the future. The new army was planned to have 5,000 active members and 3,000 reservists and be composed of the land forces, a national guard, as well as logistics and training commands.
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Kosovo Security Force's duties are to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Kosovo, provide military support to civilian authorities, and to participate in international military operations.
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stated that the Kosovo Armed Forces' mission was "to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kosovo, its people and their property and protect the interests of the Republic of Kosovo". Kosovo's ambassador to
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and Defender-Europe 23. In both cases, the KSF participated in the exercises, and Kosovo additionally served as one of the hosts. The KSF took advantage of the exercises to validate its command and infantry regiments.
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requiring the integration of ethnic-minority communities into the Kosovo Security Force. In April 2013, 179 (8.2%) of the Kosovo Security Force's military personnel came from minority backgrounds, the remainder being
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of the Kosovo Security Force and has the competence to mobilize the Kosovo Security Force in cases of a state of emergency. In peacetime, the President's powers as Commander-in-Chief are executed through the
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Reactions to the transformation of KSF to KAF have been mixed. The move has been seen with skepticism by Serbia and by NATO, European Union and United Nations officials, but it has been endorsed by the
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The Land Force Command of the KSF is the part of the KSF that is responsible for KSF's military operations within Kosovo and abroad. It is made up of three infantry regiments, which are based in
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A Kosovo Security Force Soldier watches troop commanders from 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment walk through a combined arms rehearsal as part of Combined Resolve VI at Hohenfels, Germany.
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Any citizen of Kosovo over the age of 18 is eligible to serve in the Kosovo Security Force. Active members of the Kosovo Security Force are not legally allowed to run for, or serve in the
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The mission of the MoD, is to formulate, implement, evaluate and develop the policies and activities of the KSF within a framework of democratic governance and in accordance with the
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On 15 September 2009 the Kosovo Security Force officially began to work, having gained its initial operational capacities after an eight-month training with
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The Logistics Command of the KSF is responsible for providing logistical, as well as medical support to the other units of the KSF. It is based in
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The KSF has conducted several missions abroad. Its first deployment abroad took place in 2010 to assist the Albanian authorities in the
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the transition of the KSF into the Kosovo Armed Forces. The KSF's special operations unit is also commanded by the Land Force Command.
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authorised the delivery of military aid to Kosovo, as another step into establishing formal relations with Kosovo. In March 2008, the
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development of KAF, and that they expected the cooperation of the KAF and NATO to continue. The US. Ambassador in Kosovo,
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is the only legal military formation in Kosovo alongside 999 Serbian military personnel guaranteed by Resolution 1244.
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KSF's first military operation abroad took place in March of 2021, when a contingent of KSF troops was deployed in a
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had decided to establish a Defence Ministry and by 2019, officially transform the KSF into the Kosovo Armed Forces (
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Maj. General Benjamin Corell of the Iowa National Guard inspecting a Kosovo Security Force soldier's equipment
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passed the final legislation to redefine the KSF as a "professional military force" and to establish Kosovo's
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The Serbian authorities have repeatedly said that according to all international documents, and especially
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The Training and Doctrine Command is responsible for recruiting and training KSF's new cadets. The
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The KSF's personnel trains in NATO military academies in Turkey, the US, and the UK, including the
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government transfers during the year. The approved KSF budget for 2024 is €138 million.
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In early 2024, a contingent of 26 KSF instructors traveled to the UK to participate in
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Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008. On 19 March 2008,
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In the process of moving from Kosovo Security Force to Kosovo Armed Forces.
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The KSF has participated in two large US-led military exercises in Europe:
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and operations. Since 2018, it is in the process of transforming into the
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has expressed regret over Kosovo's move to form a new army. Furthermore,
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KSF soldiers exercising under the supervision of an instructor from the
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materials, firefighting, and other humanitarian assistance tasks.
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Kosovo Security Force rescuers searching for survivors after the
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woman in the Security Force is a Major-general Irfete Spahiu.
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was disbanded and some of its members joined the newly-formed
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High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs
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Members of the Kosovo Security Force during an exercise near
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are encouraged to enroll in the Kosovo Security Force with
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Center for University Studies - Kosovo's Defence Academy
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Center for University Studies - Kosovo's Defence Academy
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United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo
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donated €30,000 towards the establishment of the KSF.
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List of countries in Europe by military expenditures
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Kosovo Armed Forces
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Serbian


Headquarters
Pristina
Kosovo
fsk-rks.org
Leadership
President
Vjosa Osmani
Minister of Defense
Ejup Maqedonci
Commander
Lt. Gen. Bashkim Jashari
Reserve personnel
Deployed personnel
United Kingdom
Ukraine
Operation Interflex
Kuwait
Falkland Islands
Budget
Percent of GDP
Industry
United States
Turkey
Germany
United Kingdom

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