The Slovenian navy was created after independence in 1991, as the
Territorial Defense Forces of Slovenia had not been equipped with any maritime assets. No significant action of the
Ten-Day War occurred at sea. In 1991, a small diving detachment was formed in
Ankaran, equipped with sport-diving equipment because of the UN arms embargo against the former Yugoslav republics. The 430th Naval Division was officially created in 1993. After the embargo was lifted in 1996, Slovenia purchased a single Israeli-built
IAI-Ramta Super Dvora Mk2-class patrol boat, which was named
Ankaran after
the coastal town. In 2008, the Ministry of Defense announced that Slovenia would procure one Russian
Project 10412 patrol boat, offered in payment of a multimillion-dollar debt owed to Slovenia. The vessel was subsequently named
Triglav, after the
mountain and national symbol. Specially equipped for Slovenian needs, it is optimized for a patrol role and lacks the
anti-ship missiles of the version in service with the
Russian Navy, instead mounting two
rigid-hulled inflatable boats. In June and August 2015 both ships underwent overhaul in
Trieste shipyard. In 2024, the Slovenian navy introduced a new vessel, small patrol boat (of Polish origin) named into service. The 10-metre boat is used, among other roles, as a diver support vessel. In 2024 it was announced that
Triglav was to undergo a major update to extend its service life and capabilities. The updated vessel was delivered in 2025. ==Equipment==