SVK defence industry's success – munitions production rolls out in Snina, continues in Dubnica and ends up in Spain's Granada

On his visit to Granada today, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď took part in an official launch ceremony for a significant cooperation project in the field of defence industry. SVK defence manufacturers produce munitions components that are delivered to the final assembly line at Fábrica de Municiones de Granada (FMG), a munitions production factory based in Granada, Spain.

Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “The factory in Snina produces the so-called body of munitions to which additional components are added at ZVS Holding in Dubnica nad Váhom, and the entire process is finalised in Spain's Granada. This is an example of excellent cooperation and good news for the SVK defence industry and the people whom it gives a livelihood.”

All companies involved in the production process belong to the portfolio of Slovak company MSM Group, whereas the Slovak Republic is a 50 per cent owner of ZVS Holding via the SVK Ministry of Defence.

The head of the MOD reiterated the MOD leadership's full support for the SVK defence industry, as evidenced by his own presence at the official launch ceremony. “I believe more such successes in developing and expanding our companies abroad will follow in the future. This brings not only a good credit on our country, but also job opportunities for people living in Slovakia. This project, which employs dozens of people, bears testimony to that.”