Applied Mathematics and Electronics Centre
The Applied Mathematics and Electronics Centre (AMEC) is a unique specialized research and development institution in the field of encryption for the needs of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF).
The purpose of AMEC is to research and develop new solutions in the field of cryptology and encryption; to generate and develop cryptographic parameters and special encryption documents; and to issue digital certificates and electronic personalization of identification documents.
AMEC is subordinated to the IT and Communications Department (J-6) of the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff.
Colonel Đorđe Graovac is the Head of Applied Mathematics and Electronics Centre.
Tasks of AMEC
AMEC performs the following tasks:
- Research, development and verification of cryptology algorithms for the purposes of the defence system and other users of encryption in the Republic of Serbia;
- Development and implementation of cryptology algorithms in Telecommunication and IT systems of domestic and foreign production for the needs of defence;
- Research and development of new hardware and software cryptology solutions for the needs of the defence system and maintain and upgrade the existing solutions;
- Design solutions and define criteria for the protection of compromising electromagnetic radiation on devices and encryption systems;
- Generate, produce and distribute crypto parameters and special encryption documents for the defence system and other functional encryption systems in the Republic of Serbia;
- Issue electronic certificates for the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces;
- Personalize electronic ID documents for the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces.
AMEC cooperates with other Serbian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence institutions in performing its research and development tasks.
Background of AMEC
The history of AMEC began with the Order of the National Defence Secretary from May 5, 1967, which was the basis for establishing the Cryptographic Centre within the former Yugoslav People's Army. The formation of this centre unified crypto activities at the national level.
During 1975, the 120th Centre integrated research and development and encryption assets development. This concept of the organization has been maintained to this day.
Intensive work and results of distinguished scientific personnel contributed to the registration of the 120th Centre as a scientific unit of general and applied research in 1981. In 1982 it was renamed to the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Electronics (IAME). It was officially registered as a scientific institute in 1985.
IAME was restructured into the Applied Mathematics and Electronics Center (AMEC) in 2006, with the status of a research and development institution.
Contact Information
Address: 445 Vojvode Stepe St., Belgrade
Phone: +381 (0) 11 3401-017
Fax: +381 (0) 11 3401-208
Email: cpme@vs.rs
