Analysis
Analysis
None, one, or 16: How many acoustic weapons does the Serbian government have and did it use them on peaceful protesters?
After crowds panicked for no obvious reason at a peaceful protest in Belgrade, the Serbian government initially denied having acoustic weapons it could have used against them. Sky News has analysed documents published by the opposition which suggest it bought several in 2021.

This photo from Serbian media organisation Nova.rs shows a mounted LRAD outside the National Assembly. Credit: Vesna Lalic/Nova.rs.

The Serbian Interior Ministry published photos showing a vehicle mounted with an LRAD 450XL on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Credit: AP.

In this photo provided by the Serbian Interior Ministry, Serbian Gendarmerie officers show back of the 450XL LRAD. March 19, 2025. Credit; AP.

The Romax Trade website lists the Serbian Ministry of the Interior (MUP) of Serbia as a “significant partner”.

People use the lights on their phones as they observe 15 minutes of silence in Belgrade on 15 March. Credit: AP
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