Slovenian Army tests Mangart 25 air defence system from Valhalla Turrets

The development of the Mangart 25, a lightweight remotely controlled air defence turret system integrated on a 4×4 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), is a significant achievement of Slovenian engineering expertise. This project, spearheaded by Valhalla Turrets from Ljubljana, is one of the key development initiatives funded by the Ministry of Defence. Following this successful initial test firing, further developmental activities and extensive testing will be conducted to obtain the necessary certifications and achieve the ultimate goal of operational deployment within the Slovenian Army units.

The event also featured the unveiling of the Loki 762, a lightweight Remote Controlled Weapon (RCW) station. The Loki 762 is another product of Valhalla Turrets’ engineering team, with all crucial mechanical, optical, and electronic components manufactured in Slovenia. Currently installed on the LIV JRKBO Cobra 4×4 reconnaissance vehicle, it is one of the most compact remote-controlled weapon stations available and the only one on the market that supports three calibres: 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm, and 12.7 mm. The Slovenian Army participated in the final development phases of the Loki 762, with its operational use in the 7.62 mm calibre planned for reconnaissance vehicles JRKBO Cobra 4×4 and MAN 8×8 tactical trucks.