P. Gajdoš: Our aim is to enhance the defence of the Slovak Republic, I object to any allegations of non-transparency
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- Date: 11.02.2018
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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. This was announced by Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš during his appearance on “5 Minutes to 12”, a Radio and Television Slovakia (RTVS) political discussion programme. The MOD categorically rejects that it acts non-transparently in modernising the Armed Forces.
In response to the allegations, the Minister said: “We are proceeding in accordance with current legislation. We release everything we can release.” He emphasised he welcomes every interest in the defence of the country and is ready for discussion.
He reminded that the SVK Security Council and Cabinet members, the MPs on the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Security, and the MPs who participated in the special parliamentary session on defence issues – they all have been briefed on the procurement of 8×8 and 4×4 vehicles.
On other modernisation projects, the Minister denied any claims that the MOD wants to extend its dependency on Soviet-made military equipment. Intense negotiations on the future of the supersonic fleet are underway, whereas only Swedish and U.S. bids are now being considered.
Despite false media information, no official decision on the cancellation of the 3D surveillance radar has been taken as of today.
In response to the allegations, the Minister said: “We are proceeding in accordance with current legislation. We release everything we can release.” He emphasised he welcomes every interest in the defence of the country and is ready for discussion.
He reminded that the SVK Security Council and Cabinet members, the MPs on the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Security, and the MPs who participated in the special parliamentary session on defence issues – they all have been briefed on the procurement of 8×8 and 4×4 vehicles.
On other modernisation projects, the Minister denied any claims that the MOD wants to extend its dependency on Soviet-made military equipment. Intense negotiations on the future of the supersonic fleet are underway, whereas only Swedish and U.S. bids are now being considered.
Despite false media information, no official decision on the cancellation of the 3D surveillance radar has been taken as of today.
