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Vydra 8x8 IFV to replace post-Soviet era vehicles in Armed Forces, Mr Galko MP should stop overestimating himself
The Vydra 8x8 IFV has been developed to replace the post-Soviet era vehicles, some of which have already reached the age of 50. On the role of the vehicle, the Ministry of Defence has never said it has been designed for the purposes of a heavy …
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Military Police thwart illegal sales of diesel
Based on a tip-off from the SVK Military Intelligence, members of the SVK Military Police conducted a crime prevention operation during which they detained two servicemen while they were selling Defence fuel to two civilians. Criminal proceedin…
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MOD will propose the Cabinet approve the procurement of Vydra 8x8 IFVs, up to 16 SVK companies could become involved in production
The MOD will propose the Cabinet approve the procurement of the Vydra (‘Otter’) 8x8 armoured IFV. Up to 16 SVK firms could become involved in the production of the IFV. Next week the MOD will initiate interdepartmental consultations on the prop…
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V4: State Secretaries meet in the High Tatras
State Secretaries of the V4 Ministries of Defence met in Senior Body format in Tatranská Lomnica on 17-18 October. This was the first such meeting the Slovak Republic Slovakia has hosted since taking over the V4 Presidency in July 2018. D…
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MOD delegation in negotiation with representatives of the Russian Federation on overhaul of Mi-17 helicopters for NSPA
Leading the MOD delegation, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš met with Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov on Monday (15 October). Also in attendance at the meeting, which took place thanks to the contacts …
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Cabinet has today approved more competences for Military Police
Members of the SVK Military Police will have more competences. This ensues from the Military Police Amendment Act, which has today (17 October) been approved by the Security Council and the Cabinet. The Amendment Act introduces a number of chan…
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NATO Mission Iraq: SVK Army soldiers and Military Police personnel to be engaged in Iraq
Slovak Army soldiers and Military Police personnel will be engaged in Iraq as part of the non-combat NATO Mission Iraq, while cooperating with the US and ITA Armed Forces. The Security Council and the Cabinet today (17 October) approved the man…
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Ex Trident Juncture 2018: Slovakia is to join NATOʼs largest military exercise
Members of the Slovak Armed Forces will join in with 31 Allied and partner countries, to exercise their capabilities on NATOʼs Ex Trident Juncture 2018. This is the largest exercise of the North Atlantic Alliance since the end of the Cold War, …
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Chief of Defence has new Deputy Chiefs of Defence
Chief of Defence Lt Gen Daniel Zmeko has new Deputy Chiefs of Defence as of today. Maj Gen Josef Pokorný, the MODʼs outgoing Director General of the Defence Management, Armed Forces Development, and Defence Planning Department, has assumed the …
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President briefed on tankies in action on Kamenica nad Cirochou Training Area
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš and President Andrej Kiska, who concurrently acts as Commander-in-Chief of the Slovak Armed Forces, visited Kamenica nad Cirochou Training Area today (15 October). The Minister showed the President the capabilities…
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Borsó Hill Memorial under reconstruction by Slovak Military Forests and Estates
The Slovak Military Forests and Estates is reconstructing the Borsó Hill Memorial at the village of Hejce, Hungary. This is the second such reconstruction since the place of commemoration was built following the crash of the AN-24 military aircraf…
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100 soldiers took turns cleaning up in the aftermath of the whirlwind in Lekárovce
Altogether 100 soldiers took turns cleaning up in the aftermath of the whirlwind that hit the village of Lekárovce last week. Backed by engineering equipment, teams consisting of 10 to 40 soldiers from the 22nd Mechanised Battalion Michalovce h…
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State-of-the-art military equipment showcased at Nitra Motor Show 2018
The SVK MOD is showcasing the SVK Army 8x8 armoured IFV prototype at the Nitra Motor Show 2018 this week. Visitors can see first-hand this state-of-the-art SVK defence industry product developed in cooperation with Finland. Ms Gabriela Mat…
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P. Gajdoš: It is important for pupils to know how to respond in emergencies, that is why I welcome defence-oriented training events
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš today (12 October) opened the 1st ‘Defence Olympiadʼin the grounds of Primary School Trebečská in Topoľčany, organised for pupils of grades 8 and 9 of the local primary schools by the Topoľčany town authorities in …
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Cabinet approves new statute for MOD
As of today, the Ministry of Defence has a new statute. This comes in response to legislative changes across areas such as SVK Defence, Armed Forces, air traffic, conscription, management of military districts and military forests. The statute …
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An Aero L-39 Albatros crashes between Sliač and Kováčová, pilots bail out
An Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainer today crashed between Sliač and Kováčová at approx. 14.15hrs local time. Both pilots bailed out and survived the accident. They were transported to hospital for medical checks. The aircraft went down in an unin…
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Pilots of the crashed Aero L-39 Albatros are released from hospital to home care
Pilots of the crashed Aero L-39 Albatros military jet trainer have already been released from hospital to home care. The cause of the accident is being investigated. Based on the decision of the SVK Air Force Commander, the L-39 fleet has been …
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A new Standard is presented to Military Intelligence in handover ceremony
In remembrance of celebrations marking 25 years of the Slovak Armed Forces and the centenary of Czechoslovakia, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš presented a new Standard to Director of Military Intelligence Gen Ján Balciar in a handover ceremon…
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Pilots of the crashed Aero L-39 Albatros are out of life-threatening danger
Pilots of the crashed Aero L-39 Albatros military jet trainer are out of life-threatening danger. At the moment they are receiving medical treatment in hospital. An investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched. Based on the de…
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Woodrow Wilson Award goes to SVK Armed Forces and Indiana National Guard for their cooperation
Nearly 25 years of cooperation between the Slovak Armed Forces and the Indiana National Guard were recognised by the Woodrow Wilson Award. On behalf of SVK Chief of Defence Lt Gen Daniel Zmeko, who was unable to attend the award ceremony due to…
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MOD completes trials of 4x4 vehicles
Trials of 4x4 combat armoured and multi-role tactical vehicles for the SVK Army were completed last week by the Military Technical and Testing Institute (VTSÚ) Záhorie. The results of the trials will be analysed by experts in the coming weeks. …
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Minister Gajdoš honours heroes of Carpatho-Dukla Operation
During a ceremony at the 1st Czechoslovak Army Corps Memorial at the Dukla Pass, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš today (5 October) honoured the heroes who fought in the Carpatho-Dukla Operation 74 years ago. In his speech, Minister of …
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Soldiers are helping to clean up in the aftermath of a whirlwind in the village of Lekárovce
Soldiers of the 22nd Mechanised Battalion Michalovce are helping to clean up in the aftermath of a whirlwind that descended on the village of Lekárovce on Wednesday. At the request of the Sobrance County Office Crisis Staff to provide support, …
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NATO Ministerial: Slovakia supports NATOʼs 360-degree approach, P. Gajdoš announces
Slovakia supports NATOʼs 360-degree approach to security threats and challenges as well as fairer burden sharing. This announcement was made by SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš at the conclusion of the NATO Defence Ministersʼ Meeting in Bru…
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Military Police to receive new vehicles, MOD has saved over €100,000 via e-auction
Military Police personnel will receive 21 new 4x4 pick-ups worth €720,618. By buying the fleet of vehicles in an electronic auction, the Ministry of Defence has saved over €100,000 below the initial contract price estimate. Commenting on t…
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SVK Chief of Defence attends NATO Military Committee Conference in Warsaw
SVK Chief of Defence Lt Gen Daniel Zmeko attended the NATO Military Committee Conference (NATO MCC) on 28-30 September 2018, accompanied by the SVK Military Representative to the NATO Military Committee, Maj Gen Ondřej Novosad. NATO MCC in Chie…
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P. Gajdoš: Cooperation between Slovakia and Czechia in the field of defence industry is a chance to mutually bolster the potential of both countries and increase employment levels
The cooperation between the Slovak and Czech Republics in the field of armaments production could be bolstered significantly. This follows from the conclusions of the talks between SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and CZE Minister of Defenc…
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New entry conditions for elite 5th Special Forces Regiment Žilina
New entry conditions for the elite 5th Special Forces Regiment Žilina are to come into force as from Monday 1 October 2018. Accordingly, candidates will be no longer subject to the requirement to serve for two years in the Armed Forces before qual…
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Ex Slovak Shield 2018: Minister Gajdoš introduces capabilities of exercising troops to members of SVK Cabinet
As part of this yearʼs largest multinational training event in Slovakia – Exercise Slovak Shield 2018 at the Lešť Training Centre, Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš has today (27 September) introduced the capabilities of the SVK Armed Forces to…
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MOD has, over the past 2 years, conducted historically the highest number of purchases through NATO/NSPA and U.S. GOV/FMS programme
The MOD has, over the past 2 years, conducted historically the highest number of purchases of military material, munitions and equipment through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) and the U.S. Governmentʼs Foreign Military Sales (FM…
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