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The year 1989 had changed the Army – from an instrument of repression into the certainty of protection for the state and its citizens
The Gentle Revolution – the 33rd anniversary of the downfall of communism in Czechoslovakia which we commemorate today – brought radical changes to what was then Czechoslovakia, with the struggle for freedom and democracy having a profound impact …
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Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day: MOD commemorates 17 November 1989 and honours the victims of the communist regime
Today marks 33 years since a major historic shift towards democracy in our country occurred – the Gentle Revolution. The breakthrough events of 17 November 1989 are observed annually as Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day. The victims of com…
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Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď: Ukraine will fight to win back its freedom, with our contribution too
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď joined a virtual meeting with counterparts from the U.S.-led Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) today. The UDCG met in Defence Ministers format to address the latest developments and efforts needed to keep up the mo…
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30th Anniversary Celebrations: Secretary General of MOD Service Office Peter Kozák thanks leaders and staff of Military Social Welfare Office for their applaudable work
A special birthday celebration marking 30 years of the establishment of the Military Social Welfare Services Office (VÚSZ) took place at the Slovak Radio Building in Bratislava yesterday evening (15 November 2022), in the presence of serving and f…
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Slovakia to help repair German military equipment, gifted to Ukraine, which has been damaged in combat
A military facility in eastern Slovakia will be involved in repairing the German military equipment, gifted to Ukraine, which has been damaged in combat. This follows on from a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the German Federal Mi…
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The first Leopard 2A4 main battle tank to reach Slovakia as early as this December
With the signing of agreements in Brussels today, the Slovak Ministry of Defence has successfully concluded its month-long negotiations on a “ring swap” deal or an equipment exchange programme with the German Federal Ministry of Defence and Rheinm…
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Speaking at FAC (DEF) in Brussels, State Secretary Majer said: Slovakia appreciates the EU's united position in the interests of defending our common values
State Secretary Marian Majer attended the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) in Brussels today. EU Defence Ministers consulted closely on the security developments in Ukraine, the situation in Africa's Sahel region, and the EU's rapid deployment op…
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Slovakia stands with Poland – our Allies and we will take measures in response to a missile falling inside our neighbour's territory
The explosion of a most probably Russian missile inside Poland has claimed casualties today. In response to this incident, the Slovak Republic will stand by our Polish allies. The North Atlantic Alliance will take steps to bolster the defence of i…
Read moreNearly 4,000 new XP-1814 Tactical Combat Vests purchased to protect Slovak service personnel
A total of 3,986 XP-1814 Tactical Combat Vests with additional modular attachments for neck, arms and groin protection have been supplied to the Slovak Armed Forces. This combat body armour system will supplement the Individual Ballistic Protectio…
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1,600 FN MINIMI 5.56mm Light Machine Guns delivered into operational service with Slovak Armed Forces
The Slovak Armed Forces have taken delivery of nearly 1,600 FN MINIMI 5.56mm Light Machine Guns (LMG) along with accessories and spare parts, enabling them to replace the UGL vz. 59 (Universal LMG Model 1959), mostly in service with the Slovak Arm…
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Readout of Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad's call with new Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson
In their first official conversation, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď spoke with His Excellency Pål Jonson, the new Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden, by telephone today regarding the existing SVK-SWE defence cooperation links and opportu…
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State Secretary Marian Majer pays tribute to the Royal Air Force (RAF) heroes fallen in defending Slovakia in WW2
At today's Remembrance Day ceremony at the Memorial dedicated to the crew of Wellington Bomber MF 458 'A' of No. 40 Squadron RAF in Čunovo, State Secretary of the Slovak Ministry of Defence Marian Majer and British Ambassador Nigel Baker paused to…
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Veterans Day: Jaroslav Naď joins the Run in Honour of War Veterans, with a record number of runners turning up this year
To mark Veterans Day, a record number of runners turned up at the start line for the Run in Honour of War Veterans in Bratislava's Petržalka. This year's running event attracted 253 racers – soldiers in full field kit – including service personnel…
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Laureates of the 25th Military Deed of the Year Awards announced
In their 25th year, the Military Deed of the Year Awards, honouring the extraordinary achievements of those in and close to SVK Defence, saw their laureates announced for the previous year during today's Awards ceremony in the presence of members …
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Secretary General of the MOD Service Office Peter Kozák pays tribute to WW2 Western Resistance fighters
To mark tomorrow's Veterans Day, also known as Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth of Nations, Secretary General of the MOD Service Office Peter Kozák paid tribute to the heroes who fought on the battlefields of Western Europe, Northern Africa and…
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MOD's latest veteran statistics show there are 8,616 living war veterans, with 25 of them being WW2 veterans
On 11 November 2022, the world marks the 104th anniversary of the end of World War I and Veterans Day, also known as Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth of Nations. The latest veteran statistics released by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) show that …
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Slovenian President Borut Pahor recognises Slovak service personnel for their quick firefighting action in Slovenia this year
During a ceremony at the Lešť Training Centre today, President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor recognised service personnel of 51 Wing Prešov for their firefighting effort, helping to put out a huge wildfire in Slovenia earlier this July. …
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In memory of 9 November, Defence Minister Naď said: Extremism and hatred in any of their forms are a danger to society
9 November is observed as International Day Against Fascism and Antisemitism – a commemoration of the immense suffering of the Jewish people during the November 1938 Pogrom, dubbed as “Kristallnacht”, or the Night of the Broken Glass. Rememberi…
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Visegrad Group Defence State Secretaries meet in Pezinok as part of Slovakia's V4 Presidency
In the first meeting of Visegrad Group Defence State Secretaries or the V4 Senior Body as part of Slovakia's V4 Presidency, State Secretary of the Slovak Ministry of Defence Marian Majer hosted his fellow counterparts in Pezinok on 8-9 November 20…
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An MOD programme of activities to mark Veterans Day
To mark Veterans Day, also known as Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth of Nations, on 11 November 2022, the Slovak Ministry of Defence is preparing a programme of activities through which MOD leaders and service chiefs, veterans of the uniformed …
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Colonel Jaroslav Krám appointed the new Commander of the Slovak Special Operations Forces
Col Jaroslav Krám has been appointed the new Commander of the Slovak Special Operations Forces (COM SVK SOF) with effect from 1 November 2022. Col Jaroslav Krám has officially assumed command of 5 Special Forces Regiment Žilina from Brig Gen Brani…
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A newly refurbished gym reopens to elite Žilina-based Special Operations Forces (SOF) service personnel
As of today, gymgoers of elite 5 Special Forces Regiment are getting back into their exercise and fitness routine at the newly refurbished gym of their home base in Žilina. Complex refurbishment works to the gym have secured funding of €1.8m from …
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The remains of an unknown warrior arrive in Bratislava to be laid to rest at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Working closely with Bratislava's Old Town Borough Council, the Slovak Ministry of Defence will soon host the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier unveiling ceremony on Rázus Embankment in Bratislava. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is being constructed in…
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MOD and DS military and civilian personnel remember their departed colleagues at an All Souls Day ceremony
Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Defence Staff (DS) military and civilian personnel attended an All Souls Day ceremony in honour of their departed colleagues at the Reconciliation Memorial at the Ministry of Defence in Bratislava today. Honouring …
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DUKLA Military Sports Centre rewrites its medal record books yet again and gives out awards to its most successful sportspeople of the year
The Slovak Ministry of Defence and the DUKLA Military Sports Centre Banská Bystrica have recognised the successes of their top Sportsmen and Sportswomen this year too. The most successful male and female athletes in 2022 were announced and present…
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Jaroslav Naď: Good quality projects benefiting the whole of society carry a message which will always reach those for whom it is intended
Today (27 October 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď took an away day trip to Central Slovakia to tour the locations where the Ministry of Defence has sponsored projects meaningful to us all in order to raise awareness about Slovak national defe…
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Minister Naď: I consider Slovenia's contribution to NATO's multinational battlegroup in Slovakia to be a valuable input into joint Allied efforts
Meeting together at MOD Main Building in Bratislava today, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď hosted His Excellency Dr Stanislav Raščan, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Slovakia, for a discussion to outline their appraisal…
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Homecoming for over 200 military personnel after their operational deployments abroad
Having completed their tours of duty abroad – from the Baltic Sea, Latvia, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Cyprus, through Mali and the Central African Republic, to Iraq and other Middle East countries, 215 Slovak Armed Forces service members ha…
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Minister Naď presents commemorative medals to the “PTP men” of the Technical Auxiliary Battalions (PTP) persecuted by the communist regime
In today's ceremony held at the Commemorative Plaque dedicated to the members of the Technical Auxiliary Battalions (PTP) in Košice's Main Street, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď took a moment to remember the thorny lives and paths of the “PTP men”.…
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Allied fighter jets to fly over Slovakia today as part of NATO's Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2022.2
The SVK Ministry of Defence warns the public that eight supersonic Allied fighter jets will fly over Slovakia at approx. 15.30hrs, including over the town of Sliač, as part of SVK participation in NATO's Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2022.2 (N…
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