Slovenia will spend almost $400 million to buy six multi-role helicopters and a C-27J Spartan transport aircraft

Slovenia's Ministry of Defence has amended its procurement programme for 2023-2026. The ministry announced plans to acquire multirole helicopters and a transport aircraft for the country's armed forces.

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The statement does not mention the helicopter model, but it is known that Slovakia wants to purchase six aircraft to replace the Bell 412. For this purpose, €195.2m ($217.2m) will be allocated from the budget. After 2028, Bratislava intends to purchase an additional batch of helicopters.

The Slovak Armed Forces will also take into service another C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft manufactured by the Italian company Leonardo over the next three years. It will cost €159 million ($176.9 million).

Source: Defence News