TIRANA, July 22/ATA/ Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu held a meeting today with the Land Force Command.
Minister Vengu said that work has begun on the Strategic Defense Review (SDR), with a focus on modernization of forces and reaching of the capacity objectives set at the NATO Summit in The Hague.
According to Vengu, “Two are the main things set and they are transparent planning based on real priorities, taking into account the upgrade of tools, equipment and systems through the “Made in Albania” industry from ammunition and light weapons to armored vehicles, civil emergency vehicles, heavy artillery, combat drones, and anti-aircraft systems”.
“Secondly, there is the development and specialization of human resources based on new academic infrastructure, increased financial treatment and promotion of military careers for young Albanians. Special attention will be paid to strengthening the Special Operations Regiment and the Cyber Command as two pillars of our military excellence”, said Vengu, in addition to the modernization of Civil Defense and territorial control by investing in the air and ground fleets, and real-time monitoring and command-and-control systems.
According to the Minister of Defense, we should also focus on fulfillment of NATO commitments, by updating the Development Plan of the Armed Forces, with a clear investment calendar that accompanies the gradual increase of the Defense budget up to 3.5% of the GDP.
Vengu also stated that, “There is work underway with all commands and military production companies to build an Armed Force capable and prepared for the future challenges”. /e.i/j.p/p.s./
