The company Balavto d.o.o. Ajdovščina will present a comprehensive range of Volvo Defense vehicles and machines at SIDEC – the first international defense fair and conference in Slovenia. The presentation will highlight the unique advantage of building on proven commercial platforms, which enables a high level of shared technologies between civilian and military applications.
The Volvo Defense offering is based on the strength of the Volvo Group, whose broad portfolio of products meets the needs of both the military and civilian defense sectors. Among these are products from Volvo Construction Equipment, which Balavto d.o.o. Ajdovščina has been selling in Slovenia for over three decades as an authorized dealer.
On display at SIDEC will be the Volvo FMX 6×6 truck and the Volvo L60H wheel loader, demonstrating Volvo’s ability to provide mobility, power, and support systems ready for operational use.
“Our presentation at SIDEC will include military-grade platforms and a unique range of products designed to support all phases of operations—from the base to the front line—by Volvo Defense,” says Branko Kobal, Director of Balavto d.o.o. Ajdovščina. “In addition, we will showcase our own support and after-sales services, as well as the production of attachments and vehicle and machine upgrades. I look forward to participating in SIDEC, where we will have the opportunity to engage directly with customers and industry representatives and demonstrate how Volvo Defense and our company contribute to effective defense solutions and the protection of people and communities.”
All Volvo Defense products are based on the CAST platform (Common Architecture and Shared Technology), which enables the efficient sharing of technologies across different vehicles and machines. This approach ensures high availability, easy maintenance, lower life-cycle costs, and reliable interoperability—key advantages for defense users.
The military-adapted Volvo FMX is a highly mobile vehicle designed for reliable performance both on and off-road, even in the most demanding conditions. The FMX provides a dependable and versatile solution that meets the requirements of modern defense forces worldwide. Owing to its high degree of commonality with civilian versions, it ensures genuine availability, simplified logistics, and economies of scale made possible by Volvo’s global commercial production. It is available with an armored cab option, integrated communication systems, excellent visibility, and capability for extreme environments.
The Volvo L60H model is engineered for demanding tasks, featuring a robust frame and an optimized Volvo powertrain that ensures long-lasting performance in all weather conditions, without geographical or climatic limitations. The loader offers exceptional versatility with a range of purpose-built attachments and hydraulic functions.
In addition, it provides low maintenance costs, easy ground-level access to service points, extended service intervals, and a durable construction that minimizes downtime. It is also available with a ballistically protected cab, integrated communication systems, a cabin monitoring system with a switch to disable audio and visual alerts, and a switch to deactivate GPS remote diagnostics.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn how Volvo Defense integrates advanced technologies such as autonomous systems and counter-drone capabilities, underscoring the company’s commitment to smarter, safer, and more connected defense solutions.
All this and more will be on display at Balavto’s exhibition area in Hall K at the SIDEC fair.
SIDEC will take place at the Celje fairgrounds in Celje, Slovenia, from October 21 to 24 – more information at: htps://balavto.com/news/volvo-defense/ and www.volvodefense.com