Infoservis - MOSR
MOD update on movements of military convoys across Slovakia
The SVK MOD wishes to inform the drivers in Slovakia about the upcoming Allied military movements, scheduled from 26 Feb –4 Mar 2018. A total of 27 Allied road moves will take place across Slovakia over the period. They will mainly involve POL …
Minister of Defence P. Gajdoš pays tribute to the Romanian soldiers who laid down their lives in liberating Slovakia in WWII
SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš today visited Senohrad and Oremov Laz at the Training Centre Lešť to pay tribute to the memory of the fallen Romanian soldiers who along with the Red Army and the Czechoslovak units liberated Slovakia in WWI…
SVK Armed Forces have temporarily grounded their Mi-17 helicopter fleet
The SVK Armed Forces have temporarily grounded their fleet of Mi-17 helicopters. However, in the coming days one of the helicopters is expected to be operational again for the purposes of the Air Search and Rescue (SAR) Service. It will be avai…
NFIU SVK marks the Change of Command ceremony, Colonel Štefan Acsai assumes the appointment of Commander NFIU SVK
Colonel Štefan Acsai today officially took up the appointment of Commander NATO Force Integration Unit Slovakia (NFIU SVK). During the Change of Command (COC) ceremony, he has replaced the historically first NFIU Commander, Colonel Jozef Ze…
Soldiers bid their last farewell to Major Peter Pavlovský
The funeral service for Major Peter Pavlovský with full military honours was attended by his family and friends, SVK Armed Forces personnel, and MOD leaders this afternoon (20 February) in Zamarovce at Trenčín. Major Peter Pavlovský died last w…
P. Gajdoš: The entire world can envy us our Nastenka
SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš congratulated biathlete Anastasiya Kuzmina on her Olympic gold medal in Women’s Biathlon 12.5km Mass Start at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. The member of the Military Sports Centre Dukla Banská …
Minister P. Gajdoš at Munich Security Conference: Slovakia is an active contributor to security in Europe and in the world
Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš is today attending the prestigious Munich Security Conference, which is among the most significant international forums in the field of defence and security. It is being attended by over 450 military subject mat…
A SVK government airliner brings home the remains of the deceased Slovak serviceman Major Peter Pavlovský from BiH
Shortly after 10:00hrs on Friday (16 February), a SVK government airliner brought home the remains of the deceased Slovak serviceman Major Peter Pavlovský, who died after a rapid deterioration in his health condition in a local hospital in Sara…
MOD update on movements of military convoys across Slovakia
The SVK MOD informs the drivers in Slovakia of the upcoming Allied military movements, scheduled from 19-25 Feb 2018. A total of 21 Allied road moves will take place across Slovakia over the period. They will mainly involve U.S. troops transpor…
P. Gajdoš: It is truly great that Slovakia has a second Olympic silver medal, and once again thanks to our Nastya and Dukla
On behalf of the entire MOD, SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš congratulated Anastasiya Kuzmina on her second silver medal for Olympic Biathlon – Women’s 15km Individual at this year’s Winter Olympics. Slovakia is happy with the medal and fe…
P. Gajdoš: Our contribution to Iraq is highly valued by NATO, our Allies will refund almost 80 per cent of our costs
The Slovak contribution to Iraq is highly valued by our Allies, which is reflected in the decision of several Allied countries to refund the costs associated with the SVK deployment to Iraq to the SVK MOD. On SVK training efforts in Iraq, …
P. Gajdoš: Slovakia is an active NATO member, this is reflected in our participation in the Allianceʼs current activities geared towards stability and peace building
SVK soldiersʼ active role in Afghanistan and Iraq and the scheduled SVK deployment to Latvia as part of NATO eFP attest to the fact that Slovakia is an active member of the NATO Alliance, and not just a consumer of advantages. This was announce…
Slovak serviceman serving with EUFOR ALTHEA dies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
It is with regret that the MOD must announce the death of 42-year-old Maj Peter Pavlovský, of Zamarovce, who died today whilst serving with EUFOR ALTHEA. Maj Peter Pavlovský, a member of SVK Land Forces HQ, completed two tours of duty in Afghan…
Minister P. Gajdoš meets with Serbian Ambassador Š. Dermaku
The cooperation between Slovakia and Serbia in the field of defence is smooth and both sides have affirmed their interest in deepening it. On this, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Slovakia, His E…
P. Gajdoš: Nastya is our warrior, a surprise will await her at home from MOD as well
On behalf of the entire MOD, SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš congratulated biathlete Anastasiya Kuzmina on her first medal she claimed for Slovakia at this year’s Winter Olympics. Anastasiya Kuzmina won the Olympic silver medal in the 10-k…
P. Gajdoš: Our aim is to enhance the defence of the Slovak Republic, I object to any allegations of non-transparency
The aim of the MOD leadership is to enhance the defence of the Slovak Republic and the security of Slovak citizens and to ensure a systemic and systematic modernisation of the SVK Armed Forces in line with the Long-Term Defence Development Plan…
Elementary school pupils can once again express how they imagine the demanding work of servicemen and women through their drawings and paintings
The MOD has announced the 17th Annual “Soldiers through the Eyes of Children” Visual Art Competition. Elementary school pupils are invited to express how they imagine the demanding work of servicemen and women through their drawings and paintin…
Minister introduces the modernisation plan to MPs and confirms pro-European and pro-Atlantic solutions
SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš updated SVK MPs in Parliament on the modernisation plans for the SVK Armed Forces, which the MOD will pursue in line with the Long-Term Defence Development Plan with an Outlook to 2030. The Minister received…
Minister P. Gajdoš holds talks with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P. Szijjártó
SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš today met with HUN Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P. Szijjártó at MOD Main Building. Topics of discussion included bilateral cooperation, joint international exercises, cooperation on international cr…
Minister Gajdoš meets with U.S. Ambassador A. Sterling
The SVK-U.S. cooperation on defence, strategic documents and the modernisation of the SVK Armed Forces topped the agenda of todayʼs meeting between SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and the Ambassador of the United States of America to Slova…
MOD update on movements of military convoys across Slovakia
The SVK MOD informs drivers in Slovakia of the upcoming Allied military movements, scheduled from 5-11 Feb 2018. A total of 25 Allied convoys will cross Slovakia over the period. Also planned are round trip SVK military convoys along the route …
SVK MOD is choosing a new fleet of fighter aircraft from the two bids made by the United States and Sweden
The SVK MOD, led by the Slovak National Party (SNS) nominees, is preparing a long-term and systemic solution to the provision of SVK airspace protection. The entire process has been transparent since its beginning. After taking office, the Mini…
