Minister Confirms 25 APCs Only Chassis With No Engine, Wheels

Ljubljana, 26 August - Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic has confirmed a report that 25 armoured personnel carriers purchased from Finnish defence contractor Patria would come without basic equipment, such as the engine and wheels.

Maribor Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic (right) comments on the Patria defence deal during a visit to the Maribor army barracks. Photo: Vesna Pusnik Brezovnik/STA

Maribor
Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic (right) comments on the Patria defence deal during a visit to the Maribor army barracks.
Photo: Vesna Pusnik Brezovnik/STA

Maribor Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic (left) comments on the Patria defence deal during a visit to the Maribor army barracks. Photo: Vesna Pusnik Brezovnik/STA

Maribor
Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic (left) comments on the Patria defence deal during a visit to the Maribor army barracks.
Photo: Vesna Pusnik Brezovnik/STA

Maribor Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic (left) comments on the Patria defence deal during a visit to the Maribor army barracks. Photo: Vesna Pusnik Brezovnik/STA

Maribor
Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic (left) comments on the Patria defence deal during a visit to the Maribor army barracks.
Photo: Vesna Pusnik Brezovnik/STA

Maribor Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic (centre) comments on the Patria defence deal during a visit to the Maribor army barracks. Photo: Vesna Pusnik Brezovnik/STA

Maribor
Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic (centre) comments on the Patria defence deal during a visit to the Maribor army barracks.
Photo: Vesna Pusnik Brezovnik/STA

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