Kosovo Security Force gets US Humvees as the force is preparing for transition

The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) signed Tuesday a contract with AM General on purchasing 24 multifunctional military vehicles, whereas 27 Humvees will be donated by the US authorities. The Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that transformation of the KSF into army will be done in full coordination with the support of Kosovo allies. Whereas US Ambassador to Pristina, Greg Delawie, who attended the signing of contract ceremony, said the US is excited to be a part of this next era of the KSF.

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