Professional soldiers have received the first eight self-propelled cannon howitzers Zuzana 2 on Thursday. A total of 25 howitzers are set to be supplied, and expected to be delivered gradually up to the end of next year. Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď emphasised that after investing mainly in the Air Force in recent years, the priority of ministry's management is investing in ground forces. "This is the beginning of a long journey. The Zuzana self-propelled howitzers are very high-quality machines that can significantly help increase the capabilities and potential of the Slovak Armed Forces.
According to Naď, the past year and a half have proven that the armed forces are an irreplaceable and best-functioning wheel not only in terms of the Slovak defence, but also in terms of domestic crisis management. "What we could see in connection with the deployment of the armed forces in the fight against the pandemic was incredible. We also want to express our gratitude by providing soldiers with what they need to carry out their activities," said the minister.
