Police and firefighters receive new specialized equipment including border patrol vehicles

Slovak police and firefighters have received new specialized equipment as part of a modernization effort. The delivery included 20 new all-terrain vehicles for police units specifically designated for protecting Slovakia's border with Ukraine. The equipment handover also included the final three Scania 4x4 firefighting vehicles, completing an earlier procurement program. The new border patrol vehicles will enhance Slovakia's capacity to monitor its eastern frontier, which has become increasingly important since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to increased cross-border activity and security concerns.