Delivery of C-27J Spartan delayed
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- Date: 27.06.2017
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The SVK Armed Forces will receive delivery of their first C-27J Spartan transport aircraft later than originally planned. The MOD will claim compensation for the delay in the delivery of the aircraft in compliance with the contract. The form of sanctions will depend on the length of delay. Journalists were informed of the C-27J Spartan delivery backlog by SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš in an informal press session on defence modernisation projects.
With other modernisation programmes, the MOD will proceed according to the “Long-Term Defence Development Plan with Emphasis on Building and Development of SVK Armed Forces”. In the coming months, an analysis of fighter aircraft procurement options should be conducted. Also, an international competitive bidding for 3D medium-range surveillance radars should be completed by the second half of 2017. On the announced purchase of 4x4 and 8x8 wheeled vehicles, the Minister of Defence reminded that a purchase proposal will not be submitted to the SVK Security Council and Government for consideration unless and until the Long-Term Defence Development Plan is finalised. The purchase of the wheeled Army vehicles is due to take place in stages planned over the years 2018-2029.
With other modernisation programmes, the MOD will proceed according to the “Long-Term Defence Development Plan with Emphasis on Building and Development of SVK Armed Forces”. In the coming months, an analysis of fighter aircraft procurement options should be conducted. Also, an international competitive bidding for 3D medium-range surveillance radars should be completed by the second half of 2017. On the announced purchase of 4x4 and 8x8 wheeled vehicles, the Minister of Defence reminded that a purchase proposal will not be submitted to the SVK Security Council and Government for consideration unless and until the Long-Term Defence Development Plan is finalised. The purchase of the wheeled Army vehicles is due to take place in stages planned over the years 2018-2029.
