MOD will recommend that Cabinet approve continuation of MiG-29 fleet operation until such time as F-16 fighter jets are delivered
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The SVK Ministry of Defence will recommend that the SVK Cabinet approve the continuation of the SVK Air Force MiG-29 fleet operation until such time as the U.S. F-16 C/D Block 70 fighter jets are delivered. This conclusion follows on from a detailed analysis of the alternatives proposed for securing the protection of SVK airspace, which has been drafted by the MOD and will be submitted to the SVK Cabinet for deliberations and approval.
In processing the analysis, SVK Air Force and MOD Armaments Department specialists identified two alternatives for securing SVK airspace. While Alternative 1 envisaged cooperation with NATO Member States with a temporary loss of the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) capability by the SVK Air Force, Alternative 2 meant the continuation of the MiG-29 fleet operation either in collaboration with the Republic of Poland or the Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RSK MiG).
Having costed and evaluated both alternatives while taking account of the technical condition of the MiG-29 fleet, applicable legislation, training of SVK AF pilots and ground personnel, the signing of an Amendment Agreement with RSK MiG, which would be in force between 16 November 2019 to 31 December 2023 with an option to extend it by 1 year, has turned out to be the most effective and economical solution.
The document to be submitted to the Cabinet contains detailed elaborations of both alternatives for delivering the defence of SVK airspace.
In processing the analysis, SVK Air Force and MOD Armaments Department specialists identified two alternatives for securing SVK airspace. While Alternative 1 envisaged cooperation with NATO Member States with a temporary loss of the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) capability by the SVK Air Force, Alternative 2 meant the continuation of the MiG-29 fleet operation either in collaboration with the Republic of Poland or the Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RSK MiG).
Having costed and evaluated both alternatives while taking account of the technical condition of the MiG-29 fleet, applicable legislation, training of SVK AF pilots and ground personnel, the signing of an Amendment Agreement with RSK MiG, which would be in force between 16 November 2019 to 31 December 2023 with an option to extend it by 1 year, has turned out to be the most effective and economical solution.
The document to be submitted to the Cabinet contains detailed elaborations of both alternatives for delivering the defence of SVK airspace.
