Slovenian defence industry gets a boost

Slovenian companies have struck deals with the Defence Ministry to supply anti-aircraft turrets for tanks and a drone with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear surveillance capability. They will also be supported in development of green solutions for the defence sector.

Defence Minister Marjan Šarec hailed the deals on 7 June as a major milestone because the ministry is not only building military capacity but also involving the local defence industry in the process.

Five million for anti-aircraft turret

In one of the projects, the Defence...