Defence Minister J. Naď: A lot of work and challenges await us in Western Slovakia too
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- Date: 29.05.2020
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MOD and Armed Forces leaders are continuing their fact-finding mission across Slovakia, this time touring military installations and defence establishments in Western Slovakia. Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď, along with State Secretary of the SVK Ministry of Defence Marian Majer and Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko, visited the General M. R. Štefánik Transport Wing in Kuchyňa, Military Forests and Estates (VLM) in Malacky, and the Military Technical and Testing Institute in Záhorie.
Speaking about the airmen and women of the Transport Wing Kuchyňa, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “I am pleased that I had an opportunity to shake hands with personnel of the Transport Wing Kuchyňa and thank them in person for their work not only as part of standard operations, but also for their soulful commitment every time it is needed. Take the recent repatriations of SVK citizens or aerial firefighting missions, for example." He continued: “Our Service personnel are doing a truly amazing job and we want to do everything we can to make sure they work to the highest standards of professionalism. All things considered, after today's away day I can conclude that a lot of work and challenges await us in Western Slovakia too.”
On his visit to the Transport Wing, one conversation topic among the many was the planned refurbishment of Kuchyňa airfield, which was recently approved by the SVK Government. As part of the project, the airfield operating surfaces will be refurbished and extended so as to support the operations of the SVK Air Force. Additionally, aircraft from Sliač Air Base, which is to be upgraded for the arrival of F-16 fighter jets, will temporarily move to Kuchyňa airfield.
As part of his away day, the head of the MOD was also interested in the real state of the Military Technical and Testing Institute Záhorie, which is specialised in research and development (R&D), testing, and scientific and technical services in respect of military materials for the Defence Department as well as for domestic and international manufacturers and traders.
In the Záhorie Military District (MD), the Minister visited state-run company Military Forests and Estates (VLM) Malacky Branch. While in the “Hlboká mláka” [Deep Puddle] Game Reserve, the VLM Director General informed the Minister about the enforcement of forestry laws by the organisation, the damage caused by animals, the anti-flood projects along the Balážov and Malina Streams, the outbreak of tree borers under the bark of living trees, and the dryness in pine forests.
Speaking about the airmen and women of the Transport Wing Kuchyňa, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “I am pleased that I had an opportunity to shake hands with personnel of the Transport Wing Kuchyňa and thank them in person for their work not only as part of standard operations, but also for their soulful commitment every time it is needed. Take the recent repatriations of SVK citizens or aerial firefighting missions, for example." He continued: “Our Service personnel are doing a truly amazing job and we want to do everything we can to make sure they work to the highest standards of professionalism. All things considered, after today's away day I can conclude that a lot of work and challenges await us in Western Slovakia too.”
On his visit to the Transport Wing, one conversation topic among the many was the planned refurbishment of Kuchyňa airfield, which was recently approved by the SVK Government. As part of the project, the airfield operating surfaces will be refurbished and extended so as to support the operations of the SVK Air Force. Additionally, aircraft from Sliač Air Base, which is to be upgraded for the arrival of F-16 fighter jets, will temporarily move to Kuchyňa airfield.
As part of his away day, the head of the MOD was also interested in the real state of the Military Technical and Testing Institute Záhorie, which is specialised in research and development (R&D), testing, and scientific and technical services in respect of military materials for the Defence Department as well as for domestic and international manufacturers and traders.
In the Záhorie Military District (MD), the Minister visited state-run company Military Forests and Estates (VLM) Malacky Branch. While in the “Hlboká mláka” [Deep Puddle] Game Reserve, the VLM Director General informed the Minister about the enforcement of forestry laws by the organisation, the damage caused by animals, the anti-flood projects along the Balážov and Malina Streams, the outbreak of tree borers under the bark of living trees, and the dryness in pine forests.
