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The Minister of Defence, Borut Sajovic, together with the leadership of the ministry and the Slovenian Armed Forces, presented the main projects for equipping the Slovenian Armed Forces and modernising military infrastructure to members of the National Assembly's Defence Committee, chaired by Dr. Martin Premko, at the Edvard Peperek Barracks in Ljubljana.The situation in the world and the modern way of warfare require a comprehensive adaptation of society - both military work, the economy and civil society, said Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic, MSc, during a visit by members of the Defence Committee of the National Assembly to the Ljubljana barracks, and recalled the findings of last year's exercise Resilience 2024. Members of the Slovenian Armed Forces are obliged to defend the homeland and its inhabitants, but they must be appropriately equipped, armed and trained for this. Therefore, stressed Minister Sajovic, MSc, the ministry has been rapidly implementing projects to equip the Slovenian Armed Forces and modernise military infrastructure in the last two years. Among these, he highlighted in a statement to the public the importance of effective defence against drones and air defence, mobile remote combat systems, strengthening the helicopter fleet, and anti-aircraft missile systems. The Triglav ship will also be anchored at the home berth by the end of the year, he said, as we are implementing numerous infrastructure projects and modernising barracks and shooting ranges. Part of the investment is intended for multi-purpose projects in the field of protection and rescue, as well as for healthcare, such as the project of the Ljubljana Peter Drzaj Hospital, as well as possible projects in Maribor, Celje, Brezice and Nova Gorica, and the ministry is intensively considering connecting with the University Rehabilitation Institute of the Republic of Slovenia Soca. In response to a journalist's question about increasing defense spending, Minister Sajovic emphasized that the foundation for the successful implementation of the mission of the members of the Slovenian Armed Forces is appropriate equipment and armament. He also highlighted the role of high-tech Slovenian companies, which have been intensively involved in this process and are gaining recognition in the region and beyond. He also pointed out the importance of cooperation between allied countries within the European Union and NATO in ensuring peace and stability. In order to ensure the safety of the population, we must do more and faster in all areas of society in the current situation in the world. In the defense sector, he said, we are preparing technical solutions that will enable high-quality public debate and decision-making. The Chairman of the Defence Committee, Dr. Martin Premk, said that at the beginning of their mandate, politicians had committed themselves to supporting the modernisation of both the protection and rescue system and the army, and assessed that significant progress had been made in both areas in just over two years. Dr. Premk stressed that security, protection and rescue apply to all Slovenians. He said that the increase in defence spending would first be the subject of parliamentary debate and procedures, and that it would not be aimed solely at purchasing weapons, but rather at strengthening the general resilience of society. He also highlighted the significant involvement of Slovenian companies in the processes and the positive personnel trend in the Slovenian Army. As part of the visit, the MPs toured the renovated facilities in the Ljubljana barracks and a practical demonstration in a modern military simulation centre. The members of the Defence Committee of the National Assembly were presented with the modernisation projects of the Slovenian Army at the Edvard Peperek Barracks in Ljubljana | Author: Mateja Trunk Hrvatin 1 / 4
