Erjavec hails rescue efforts of army, urges purchase of 3 new helicopters

Maribor, 7 January - Defence Minister Karl Erjavec argued on Monday in favour of keeping emergency helicopter rescue a publicly secured service in Slovenia, while he urged the execution of the coalition plan for a EUR 27m purchase of three Bell helicopters to be used for military and civil operations.

Edvard Rusjan Maribor airport. Defence Minister Karl Erjavec with army helicopter rescue team. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Edvard Rusjan Maribor airport.
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec with army helicopter rescue team.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Edvard Rusjan Maribor airport. Army's rescue and medical assistance helicopter. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Edvard Rusjan Maribor airport.
Army's rescue and medical assistance helicopter.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Edvard Rusjan Maribor airport. Army's rescue and medical assistance helicopter. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Edvard Rusjan Maribor airport.
Army's rescue and medical assistance helicopter.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Edvard Rusjan Maribor airport. Defence Minister Karl Erjavec with army helicopter rescue team. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Edvard Rusjan Maribor airport.
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec with army helicopter rescue team.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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