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Friday, 19.04.2024, 13:53
Latvia to begin process of purchasing two new helicopters for State Border Guard next year
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The two single-engine helicopters will be used for border protection purposes and the prevention of armed provocations on the state border.
Meanwhile, committee members were interested why the purchase or more modern technology, like, for example, drones, has not been included in next year's budget. Kozlovskis answered that one of the main budget priorities for next year is the conclusion of the salary reforms, which is very important. The minister said that he has nothing against the purchase of such equipment, but that the salary reform remains the main priority.
EUR 2.96 million has been earmarked for the purchase of one helicopter, its maintenance and training of pilots next year, and the second helicopter will be purchased in 2019, and that this will cost EUR 2.89 million.
As reported, the Interior Ministry's budget for 2017 has been set at EUR 380.41 million, which is EUR 43.38 million or 12.87 percent more than the previous year.
One of the main budget priorities for the Interior Ministry in 2017 is the strengthening of the eastern border area.
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