Security Council and Cabinet take note of MODʼs proposal for securing SVK airspace until such time as F-16s have been delivered
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The Security Council and the Cabinet have today taken note of the MODʼs proposal for securing SVK airspace with the use and operation of the SVK Air Force’s MiG-29 fleet until such time as F-16s have been delivered.
The Ministry of Defence will conclude an Additional Agreement with Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RSK MiG), to cover the period between 16 November 2019 and 31 December 2023, with a 1-year extension option. Given the current technical condition of the SVK Air Force’s MiG-29 fleet, applicable legislation, and the need to keep pilots and ground personnel trained for operational duty, this alternative has been adjudged as being the most effective and economical solution to policing the Slovak skies.
With respect to the aforesaid proposal, the MOD has acted on the recommendations of subject matter specialists from the SVK Air Force and the MOD Modernization Department, as contained in their in-depth analysis report presenting three potential alternatives for securing SVK airspace. Accordingly, Alternative 1 envisaged cooperating with NATO Allies, with Slovakia losing this capability. Under Alternative 2, Slovakia was to continue operating its MiG-29 fleet in collaboration with the Polish Air Force. Finally, Alternative 3 presupposed that the MiG-29 fleet operation would go on, with the on-demand repair and maintenance arrangements being delivered in cooperation with RSK MiG.
The Ministry of Defence will conclude an Additional Agreement with Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RSK MiG), to cover the period between 16 November 2019 and 31 December 2023, with a 1-year extension option. Given the current technical condition of the SVK Air Force’s MiG-29 fleet, applicable legislation, and the need to keep pilots and ground personnel trained for operational duty, this alternative has been adjudged as being the most effective and economical solution to policing the Slovak skies.
With respect to the aforesaid proposal, the MOD has acted on the recommendations of subject matter specialists from the SVK Air Force and the MOD Modernization Department, as contained in their in-depth analysis report presenting three potential alternatives for securing SVK airspace. Accordingly, Alternative 1 envisaged cooperating with NATO Allies, with Slovakia losing this capability. Under Alternative 2, Slovakia was to continue operating its MiG-29 fleet in collaboration with the Polish Air Force. Finally, Alternative 3 presupposed that the MiG-29 fleet operation would go on, with the on-demand repair and maintenance arrangements being delivered in cooperation with RSK MiG.
