Slovenia Welcomes First of Two Advanced C-27J Aircraft

Leonardo has successfully delivered the initial C-27J Next Generation aircraft to the Slovenian Ministry of Defence as part of the Italy-Slovenia Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement inked on November 17, 2021. This milestone marks the first of two aircraft committed under this bilateral agreement.

The aircraft boasts cutting-edge avionics featuring a glass cockpit equipped with five multifunctional color screens, a radar designed for tactical transport missions, robust communication systems, a satellite connection, ballistic protection, and winglets that enhance its aerodynamic performance significantly.

Within the scope of the G2G Agreement, Leonardo, in collaboration with the Air Armaments and Airworthiness Directorate of the Secretariat General of Defence / National Armaments Directorate, has finalized two contracts in the past couple of years. Each contract encompasses one aircraft alongside logistics and training services. The selection of the C-27J by the Slovenian Ministry of Defence perfectly aligns with their diverse operational requirements, catering to transport and projection capabilities essential for international missions. Moreover, it bolsters their capacity for national initiatives such as rescue missions, disaster relief, and firefighting duties.

The Slovenian program plans to utilize the C-27J in a specialized fire-fighting configuration. It will be outfitted with the cutting-edge MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire-Fighting System) from United Aeronautical Corporation, a globally renowned entity specializing in aerial firefighting application systems.