Slovenian MoD postpones Boxer procurement programme
The Slovenian MoD is postponing the acquisition of the German-made Boxer 8x8 IFV, intended to form the base vehicle in a medium-sized Middle Battalion Battle Group.
The announcement was made by the MoD at the end of the second week of January 2019. The MoD informed Shephard that the postponement will last 'until further notice' but no explanation for this was given.
Next steps for the Slovenian 8x8 heavily-armoured utility vehicle programme may have to wait until after the publication of an upcoming government White Paper.
'The ministry is planning to prepare the White Paper on Defence that will chart
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