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Novosti News Service – Belgrade, Wednesday, 1 October 1941

Debate opened before Parliament today on the naval construction programme proposed by the Government for the year 1942. Citing the continued threat posed by the naval power of hostile neighbors Prime Minister Karasec requested funds for the construction of two large destroyer-type vessels, four sloops for the purpose of commerce protection and a seaplane tender to provide support for the existing naval defence forces. The Leader of the Opposition commended the Government for its willingness to support the national defence, but indicated that there would be considerable discussion in committee on the details of the Government’s proposals. Nevertheless, considering the Government majority in Parliament approval of the plan in general outline is assured.


Novosti News Service – Bucharest, Friday, 3 October 1941

Following a successful performance before Romanian authorities of the Jastreb fighter aircraft and the Zmaj light bomber, the Association of Aircraft Manufacturers’ demonstration tour departed for Warsaw where its products will be shown to the Polish aeronautical authorities.

Delivery Status Report, 31 December 1941

Deliveries from Abroad

Tatra 93 2-ton Truck : 480
Tatra 111 10-ton Truck : 112
Raba 38M Botond Prime Mover : 264
Saurer 4CT1D 4.5-ton Truck : 352


AT-36/75 Medium Tanks (Atlantis) - 45
M-3 Half-track Infantry Carriers (United States) – 54


Domestic Ground Ordnance Production

M35 Service Pistol : 600
M29 Service Rifle : 11,750
M28 Machine Rifle : 1,440
M32 Machinegun : 960
M37 Submachinegun : 9,150
M39 Aircraft Machinegun : 650
M37 Tank Machinegun : 285
M35 Mortar : 240
M27/31 Mortar : 180
M36 Antitank Gun : 30
M40 Divisional Gun : 60
M30 Light Antiaircraft Gun : 80
M36 Light Antiaircraft Gun : 70
M40 Field Gun-Howitzer : 80
M32 Hand Grenade : 57,000
Small Arms Ammunition : 18,500,000
Artillery Ammunition : 186,000


Domestic Vehicle Production for Royal Yugoslav Army

Skoda 6LT 2-ton Truck : 70
Skoda 6ST 4-ton Truck : 50
Zastava M40 0.25-ton Truck : 180
Zastava M41 1.5-ton Truck : 50
LT.38 Light Tank (gun tank) : 15
Salvage Tank on LT.38 Chassis : 15
Assault Howitzer on LT.38 Chassis : 15
Anti-tank Gun on LT.38 Chassis : 30
Lazar Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle : 70
Nemanja Armoured Car : 60


Aircraft Deliveries

Focke Wulf Fw190A-4 : 25
Bucker Bu181 : 24
Soko Jastreb : 36
Soko Zmaj : 12
Ikarus IK-4 : 6

Deliveries of Fw190A fighter aircraft from Germany is now complete

Novosti News Service – Belgrade, Friday, 17 October 1941

The Defence Ministry has announced that it has placed orders with French manufacturers for the supply of eleven LeO400 float reconnaissance aircraft plus spares, to establish a naval air reconnaissance element. Arrangements have been made with the French Government to undertake the training of a cadre of personnel in the operation of floatplanes.

Huzzah! More people love the LeO!

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Huzzah! More people love the LeO!

We are all out to lionize the LeO.

I really ought to see if Claveworks would draw the LeO, considering how many countries have bought it so far.

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Originally posted by Brockpaine
I really ought to see if Claveworks would draw the LeO, considering how many countries have bought it so far.

There is a certain cachet about being a patron of the arts.

Novosti News Service – Damascus, Saturday, 1 November 1941

The Association of Aircraft Manufacturers’ demonstration tour arrived here today on the final leg of its overseas sales tour. While it is not expected that the Syrian authorities will purchase combat aircraft – though the Jastreb fighter is offered on favourable terms – Syrian officials have shown interest in the IK-4 twin-engine crew trainer and transport.


Novosti News Service – Zagreb, Thursday, 6 November 1941

It was announced today that the Government has awarded preliminary survey contracts for the proposed Autostrady A5 linking the city with Belgrade. While it is the intention to utilise as much of the existing road network as possible via upgrading, it will take many years to construct the new road to autostrady standards. Work on the road itself is expected to start in the spring, and is expected to spur employment throughout the region.

Oh good, you remembered my Syria stop; I'd forgotten.

Syria takes two weeks to mull it over before laying down the money for four IK-4s.

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Oh good, you remembered my Syria stop; I'd forgotten.

Syria takes two weeks to mull it over before laying down the money for four IK-4s.

YES!

Novosti News Service – Belgrade, Monday, 17 November 1941

The return of the Association of Aircraft Manufacturers’ demonstration tour was hailed today in the announcement of the sale of four IK-4 twin-engine crew training aircraft to the Syrian Air Force. It is hoped that other nations might follow suit.


Novosti News Service – Belgrade, Friday, 28 November 1941

The Defence Ministry reports that testing of the first of several prototypes of the Soko Orao fighter aircraft is progressing in a satisfactory manner. Baring any mishap, it is expected that the first production aircraft will emerge from the factory in approximately a year’s time.


Novosti News Service – Belgrade, Thursday, 18 December 1941

Parliament approved the naval estimates as presented by the Government, and the forthcoming year will see two large destroyer leaders and four sloops, among other vessels, added to the Navy. Members of the Opposition had urged construction of additional submarines to counter the threat posed by nearby foreign navies but the Government majority held firm against such jingoistic clamour.