BNT TMiH Launches Domestic Production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

(Patria) - Bosnian and Herzegovinian defense industry enters a new era.

The company BNT TMiH from Novi Travnik, known for its top-quality defense production, is officially expanding its range to unmanned aerial vehicles – single-use and reusable drones with payload carrying mechanisms, developed exclusively with domestic knowledge and resources.

Prime Minister of the Federation of BiH Nermin Nikšić attended the presentation and stated that he had announced completely new products in the defense industry a few months ago.

- Today, we proudly and joyfully witness the fulfillment of that promise. This is an exclusively domestic product, the result of domestic intellect – our young and successful people, and it is very important to emphasize that all components are produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

On every drone package, there is a sentence that I am particularly proud of: "Revolution in defense through modern technologies".

These drones are not made to threaten anyone or for aggression against anyone, but to contribute to the security and defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina. What I have seen is impressive, and we have certainly gained a product that will also be interesting for the global market.

In addition, new jobs are being created. I express immense gratitude to everyone involved in this process, which we started a year and a half ago, but we did not want to start production until we secured all the necessary approvals – said Nikšić.

Federal Minister of Energy, Mining and Industry Vedran Lakić emphasized the strategic importance of the project, stating that this is a great moment for Bosnia and Herzegovina and our defense industry.

- We have shown that domestic intellect and industry can produce an unmanned aerial vehicle, one of the most sought-after products in the modern defense industry. The project, which began as an idea in the Ministry 18 months ago, has seen the light of day today.

The leadership of director Besim Belegić and his dedication to the job determined us to entrust the development and implementation of the entire project to BNT TMiH Novi Travnik. This is a historic achievement and the result of intensive work over the past year and a half.

Throughout the entire process, from the very beginning, the support of Prime Minister Nikšić was crucial for us to witness a new era of the defense industry today – added Lakić.

With this breakthrough, BNT TMiH confirms its position as a driver of technological innovation and national security, while Bosnia and Herzegovina joins the ranks of countries capable of developing and producing advanced unmanned systems.

- What we have today is the result of the continuous work of the Government of FBiH, led by Prime Minister Nikšić, the relevant minister Lakić, and BNT TMiH. Once again, we have shown that we can achieve a lot through joint work.

After examining the market and obtaining the necessary permits, we proceeded with the development and production of the prototype of the first BiH drone of this type. This will enable, among other things, the employment of at least 50 new workers, as well as an increase in revenue in our company – said the director of BNT TMiH, Besim Belegić.