Govt green-lights purchase of Patria armoured vehicles

Ljubljana, 30 January - The government gave the go-ahead Thursday for a continuation of the procurement of eight-wheeled armoured vehicles from Finland's Patria. Estimated at roughly EUR 700 million, the deal includes 106 vehicles as part of the country's effort to set up two battalion battlegroups.

Ljubljana Defence Minister Borut Sajovic holds press conference after cabinet session. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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Defence Minister Borut Sajovic holds press conference after cabinet session.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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