Slovakia offers RI military equipment

Slovakia offers RI military equipment

JAKARTA: The Slovakian government has offered to extend its military cooperation with its Indonesia, particularly in the selling of military equipment.

"The Slovakian government wants greater military cooperation with Indonesia," director general for defense strategy, Maj. Gen. Sudradjat, said Tuesday.

Sudradjat noted that three years ago, Indonesia bought amphibian tanks from Slovakia. The tanks need spare parts and service, he said, adding that the Slovakian government has expressed its readiness to assist its Indonesian counterpart solve the problem.

Slovakia's military industry has a good reputation, particularly its small- and medium-calibre arms, tanks and ammunition, Sudradjat said.

The two governments are studying the possibility of extending their cooperation on military industry to include a scheme to produce weapons jointly. -- Antara