Full refurbishment of "Gun Hall" in Moldava nad Bodvou completed

The Central Repair Workshop Hall, also known as the “Gun Hall”, operated by the Maintenance & Repair Services (MRS) at MOD-owned KONŠTRUKTA-Defence in Moldava nad Bodvou, has undergone full refurbishment worth €583,095.67 – as part of efforts to get the facility ready for its role in the SVK Army's equipment programmes, while bringing in a host of technological upgrades.

The refurbishment of the 2,552m² hall space included the Hydraulic Systems Manufacturing & Repair Sections, Electrotechnical Services Laboratory, Engine Diagnostics and Repair Sections, Central Repair Nave, a warehouse, a canteen, WCs, changing rooms and offices. In addition to reinforcing surfaces, the facility was completely refitted with new electrical wiring and fittings, water and heating pipework, and IT infrastructure. The work also involved replacing the entrance gates and servicing the gas pipes, radiators and lifting devices.

Specifically, the Central Repair Workshop in Moldava nad Bodvou is designed to conduct the inspection, maintenance and repair of the RM-70 MODULAR Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and the Zuzana 2000 and Zuzana 2 155mm Self-propelled Gun Howitzers (SpGH). At the same time, there are plans to make best use of the facility's manufacture and repair capacity in the delivery of the SVK Army's PATRIA 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMVXP) Programme.

Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “Getting Slovak companies involved in the modernisation projects requires adjustments and upgrades to their infrastructure and equipment. As a result, on completion of the extensive refurbishment works to the Maintenance & Repair Services (MRS) Workshop Hall in Moldava nad Bodvou, investments are already being made into improving the technological level of the manufacturing and repair processes at MRS.”