Minister: Slovenia to Spend EUR 720,000 on Force Protection

Brussels, 14 May - Slovenia will earmark EUR 720,000 for the protection of its armed forces in three years, Defence Minister Karl Erjavec said in Brussels on Monday after he and 18 of his counterparts from the EU and Norway agreed a defence, research and technology joint investment programme on force protection.

Belgium, Brussels
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec addressing reporters on the sidelines of an informal meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Belgium, Brussels
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec addressing reporters on the sidelines of an informal meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Belgium, Brussels
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec addressing reporters on the sidelines of an informal meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Belgium, Brussels
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec addressing reporters on the sidelines of an informal meeting of EU defence ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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