Serbia’s acquisition of CM-400 supersonic ballistic missiles from China is not considered an immediate threat to neighboring countries, including Kosovo, although security experts note that these are very powerful military systems.

However, they believe that NATO could respond by deploying Patriot anti-missile systems in Kosovo, Albania, or Croatia.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed on March 12 that Serbia had purchased the CM-400 supersonic missiles from China.

Missile systems expert Ismet Ibishi says the missiles acquired by Serbia pose a significant threat, but according to him, Kosovo has no reason to worry as it is protected under NATO’s umbrella.

He emphasized that NATO’s air defense systems could neutralize the missiles, while advising Kosovo to continue strengthening its ground defense capabilities, as the country does not have the capacity to counter such missile systems on its own.

Ibishi noted that the missiles have a range of several hundred kilometers.

Military and security expert Afrim Veseli also considers that Serbia’s acquisition of this missile arsenal does not pose a real threat to Kosovo or the region.

According to the military colonel, Serbia’s CM-400 missiles, which it now possesses, are highly destructive and can reach distances of up to 400 kilometers.

Colonel Veseli also sees NATO’s prior notification about Serbia’s missile purchase as positive.

According to him, NATO and the United States were informed in advance, and a political response is expected, while anti-missile systems such as Patriots could be deployed in Kosovo, Albania, or Croatia.

With this missile purchase, Serbia becomes the first country after Pakistan to possess CM-400 missiles and the only country in Europe to have them.

In March 2025, Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo signed a Defense and Security Cooperation Declaration, which Serbian officials described as a threat to Serbia’s security.