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The Slovenian Armed Forces will participate in the EU’s rapid deployment capabilities

by AI | 16.Jan 2026 | Europe in brief AI

The government has given the green light for the participation of the Slovenian Armed Forces in the EU’s rapid deployment capabilities this year and next year, with a more detailed definition being prepared by the Ministry of Defence.

The Slovenian Armed Forces will participate this year and next year in the EU's rapid deployment capabilities. Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA

Ljubljana – The Slovenian Armed Forces will participate this year and next year in the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity (EU RDC). On Wednesday, the government limited the maximum size of the Slovenian contingent to the level of a company. This scope also includes participation in the EU Battlegroups (EUBG).

In a press release after the session, the government mentioned that the minister of defence will decide on the specific forces and capabilities with which the Slovenian Armed Forces will participate in the core and support part of the EU RDC. The Ministry of Defence announced that they will make this decision soon.

The key factor in determining the specific forces and capabilities that will be provided by the Slovenian Armed Forces will be, in the support part, their availability and level of training. For the battlegroups, which represent the core part of the EU RDC, the key factor will be the agreement with the lead nation, the ministry explained. In the press release, the government mentioned that Slovenia will ensure the readiness of a C-27 tactical transport aircraft for the support part of the EU RDC.

The EU Rapid Deployment Capacity is a military instrument of the European Union for rapid response to security threats and crisis situations outside the territory of the EU. (15 January)