Another Russian military ally refused to buy the S-400 air defense system.

The media reported that the Serbian authorities finally abandoned the purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense systems, after the acquisition of the Chinese FK-3 complexes. Up to this point it was assumed. that the Chinese air defense systems will be used by Serbia exclusively as an addition to those ordered from the Russian Triumphs, however, according to the Sina publication, the rejection of the Russian systems is final.

“Serbia has purchased a total of 3 sets of FK-3 air defense systems, and a large number of air defense missiles will be sent to Europe, which will also significantly increase the country's defense capability. As a traditional ally of Serbia, Russia complained that Serbia did not order complexes from it. Despite strong pressure from the United States to alienate, Serbia used real action to show what a true ally is. According to reports, the Serbian arms import company recently announced the purchase of three FK-3 anti-aircraft missile systems for the country's armed forces. The missile has a maximum range of 100 kilometers and an operating altitude of 50 to 27 meters. According to reports, the FK-000 is an export version of the medium-range air defense system developed by the Aerospace Science and Industry Group ", - about it сообщает publication "Sina".

Earlier it was assumed that Serbia could receive Russian S-400 air defense systems on the terms of a special loan, however, apparently, the Russian military partner in Europe was not satisfied with such conditions, and therefore this country chose Chinese air defense systems.