📋 Tender Overview
At its 163rd regular session on 23 July 2025, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Strategy for the Development of the Defence Industry and Technological Base in the Republic of Slovenia.The Strategy for the Development of the Defence Industry and Technological Base in the Republic of Slovenia represents the first strategy of its kind in the Republic of Slovenia and is based on the Resolution on the General Long-term Programme for the Development and Equipping of the Slovenian Armed Forces until 2040. The purpose of the Strategy for the Development of the Defence Industry and Technological Base in the Republic of Slovenia is to promote and strengthen the Slovenian defence industry, its integration into the wider EU environment and to contribute to the strengthening of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). A strong Slovenian defence industry will offer the market greater availability of defence products and services and, in accordance with its capabilities, strengthen the responsiveness of the EDTIB and contribute to the reliability of supply chains and supplies. In order to encourage the integration of small and medium-sized enterprises into the international space and create equal competitive conditions, it is necessary to increase strategic investments in key domestic companies in the defence industry and increase the role of the state or state influence on their management. In order to support the effective development of the national defence industry, it is necessary to ensure appropriate forms of financing for companies. Strengthening the Slovenian defence industry is linked to strengthening the European security and defence industry. In 2024, the European Commission also presented the first European Defence Industry Strategy at the EU level and proposed an ambitious set of new measures to support the competitiveness and preparedness of the European defence industry. A holding company will be established to invest in projects and companies with the aim of supporting research and development in the defence industry, strengthening security and increasing resilience. The company will participate in coordinating the development, consolidation and coordination of the defence industrial capabilities of the Republic of Slovenia in the areas of defence, security and resilience. With the aim of monitoring, analysing and proposing changes in the field of the defence technological and industrial base of the Republic of Slovenia and resilience, including monitoring the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of the Defence Industry and Technological Base in the Republic of Slovenia, a Strategic Council of the Republic of Slovenia for the Defence Technological and Industrial Base and Resilience will be established. Strategy for the Development of the Defence Industry and Technological Base in the Republic of Slovenia, 23. 7. 2025 (pdf, 231 KB)
