Govt confirms EUR 780 million defence investment plan

Ljubljana, 24 June - The government has endorsed and submitted to parliament a bill that would provide EUR 780 million for investment in the Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) between 2021 in 2026, the bulk for the acquisition of armoured personnel vehicles to set up a battalion battlegroup, plus an aircraft and two helicopters.

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The government is planning EUR 780 million in defence investment over the next six years.
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