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P. Gajdoš: Our aim is to enhance the defence of the Slovak Republic, I object to any allegations of non-transparency
The aim of the MOD leadership is to enhance the defence of the Slovak Republic and the security of Slovak citizens and to ensure a systemic and systematic modernisation of the SVK Armed Forces in line with the Long-Term Defence Development Plan…
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Elementary school pupils can once again express how they imagine the demanding work of servicemen and women through their drawings and paintings
The MOD has announced the 17th Annual “Soldiers through the Eyes of Children” Visual Art Competition. Elementary school pupils are invited to express how they imagine the demanding work of servicemen and women through their drawings and paintin…
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Minister introduces the modernisation plan to MPs and confirms pro-European and pro-Atlantic solutions
SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš updated SVK MPs in Parliament on the modernisation plans for the SVK Armed Forces, which the MOD will pursue in line with the Long-Term Defence Development Plan with an Outlook to 2030. The Minister received…
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Minister P. Gajdoš holds talks with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P. Szijjártó
SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš today met with HUN Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P. Szijjártó at MOD Main Building. Topics of discussion included bilateral cooperation, joint international exercises, cooperation on international cr…
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Minister Gajdoš meets with U.S. Ambassador A. Sterling
The SVK-U.S. cooperation on defence, strategic documents and the modernisation of the SVK Armed Forces topped the agenda of todayʼs meeting between SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and the Ambassador of the United States of America to Slova…
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MOD update on movements of military convoys across Slovakia
The SVK MOD informs drivers in Slovakia of the upcoming Allied military movements, scheduled from 5-11 Feb 2018. A total of 25 Allied convoys will cross Slovakia over the period. Also planned are round trip SVK military convoys along the route …
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SVK MOD is choosing a new fleet of fighter aircraft from the two bids made by the United States and Sweden
The SVK MOD, led by the Slovak National Party (SNS) nominees, is preparing a long-term and systemic solution to the provision of SVK airspace protection. The entire process has been transparent since its beginning. After taking office, the Mini…
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Major General (Rtd) Ivan Otto Schwarz passes away
Major General (Rtd) Ivan Otto Schwarz passed away aged 94 in London on Thursday (4 January). The native of Bratislava, who grew up in Bytča, was the last surviving Slovakian living in the UK to have served with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during …
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Soldiers review Training Year (TY) 2017, they agree there is a need to ensure effective and systemic modernisation
Throughout 2018 the Armed Forces will continue to perform their tasks and goals in ensuring the defence of the State to the benefit of Slovak citizens as well as in delivering international commitments. An evaluation of TY 2017 and the tasks aw…
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Another 24 SVK personnel are off to Iraq to press on with the task of training Iraqi soldiers
SVK soldiers will continue to train Iraqi Security Forces instructors in the fields of demining and repairs of Soviet-era military hardware. The 2nd rotation will see 24 personnel deployed to Iraq. Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and CHOD Gene…
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Minister P. Gajdoš meets with British Ambassador A. Garth
The SVK-UK bilateral cooperation in the field of defence is grounded in a longstanding tradition and Slovakia and Britain have a very good relationship. This was agreed by Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and Her Majestyʼs Ambassador to Slovaki…
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SVK Olympians take the Olympic Oath in the presence of the President
The SVK Winter Olympic Team for Pyeongchang 2018 today took the Olympic oath in the presence of the President of the Slovak Republic at the historic SVK Parliament Building. The Military Sports Centre (VŠC) Dukla Banská Bystrica will be most re…
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Conscription Amendment Act passes through 1st reading
The Conscription Amendment Act received its formal first reading by SVK MPs in Parliament. Once it becomes law, Active Reservists will train under better conditions as from May 2018. The MOD-sponsored Amendment Act was approved by the SVK Secur…
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Minister of Defence P. Gajdoš meets NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Scaparrotti
Slovakian Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) U.S. Army General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, who concurrently acts as Commander of U.S. European Command, are in agreement that Slovakia is an active membe…
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SVK MOD to support projects of non-governmental organisations even this year
The SVK MOD will again support interesting projects of non-governmental organisations by dividing a sum of 100,000 euros among them. This year, too, civic associations, foundations, special interest associations with legal entity status, non-in…
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MOD update on movements of military convoys across Slovakia
The SVK MOD releases this traffic alert to inform the drivers in Slovakia of the upcoming Allied military movements, scheduled from 29 Jan – 4 Feb 2018. A total of 19 Allied road moves will take place across Slovakia over the period. They will …
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Ministers Gajdoš and Simicskó agree that the defence cooperation between Slovakia and Hungary is above average
The defence cooperation between the Slovak Republic and Hungary is above average at the levels of bilateral meetings and international organisations/groupings. This announcement was made by Slovak Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and Hungarian …
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Military Sports Centre Dukla Banská Bystrica awards the 2017 Best Sportspeople
The Military Sports Centre (VŠC) Dukla Banská Bystrica today awarded the 2017 Best Sportspeople. Traditionally, as part of the gala evening, sports personalities were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Speaking at the award ceremony in Bansk…
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SVK MOD wants to improve the quality of life for veterans by refurbishing a building into a residential home for them
A residential home for elderly veterans is becoming a reality. The SVK MOD will be enabled to do so thanks to the 2018 War Veterans Amendment Act, which was approved today by the Cabinet. Commenting on the new project, SVK Minister of Def…
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SVK Security Council and Government endorse the SVK Armed Forces Mobilisation Concept
The Slovak Security Council and Cabinet today endorsed the SVK Armed Forces Mobilisation Concept, which provides solutions to the decline in the number of reservists, which has been considerable since abolishing compulsory military service. Min…
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Minister Gajdoš meets with Indonesian Ambassador A. Adiwoso
Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Peter Gajdoš today met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Slovakia, Her Excellency Ms Adiyatwidi Adiwoso. This has been her first visit to the SVK MOD since taking up her Diplomatic Se…
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P. Gajdoš: If we want mission capable armed forces, it is necessary to ensure consistency between modernisation and training of soldiers
The necessity to modernise the SVK Armed Forces, the improvements in the training conditions of Voluntary Military Training (VMT) soldiers and Active Reservists, and the fulfilment of the SVK Government Manifesto Commitments and the Slovak Nati…
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Military policemen to check on compliance of soldiers and MOD civilian employees with road traffic rules
SVK Military Police personnel will conduct a Slovakia-wide road safety operation in collaboration with SVK Police from 06:00hrs to 11:00hrs on 22-31 January 2018. Targeting soldiers and MOD civilian employees, it will focus on road traffic chec…
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P. Gajdoš: 19 January will forever remain a black day in the history of our Armed Forces
During an act of commemoration on Borsó Hill and in the Hungarian village of Hejce, Slovak Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and Hungarian Minister of Defence István Simicskó today paid their respects to the memory of the 42 victims who perished…
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MOD update on movements of military convoys across Slovakia
The SVK MOD releases this traffic alert to inform the inhabitants of Slovakia of the upcoming Allied military movements, scheduled from 22-28 January 2018. A total of 8 Allied road moves will take place across Slovakia over the period. They wil…
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Opening session of OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC)
The first opening session of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) took place today under the leadership of the Slovak Republic in Viennaʼs Hofburg. Having taken over the FSC Chairmanship Insignia from the Republic of Serbia in Decembe…
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P. Gajdoš: In 2018 we want to continue building a functional and mission capable Armed Forces
In 2018 the aim of the MOD leadership is to continue building a modern, functional, mission capable and professional Armed Forces and to continue delivering on the commitments set out in the SVK Government Manifesto and the Slovak National Part…
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Slovakia chairs OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC)
Since the beginning of 2018 the Slovak Republic has held the OSCEʼs Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) Chairmanship. The FSCʼs opening session under the SVK Chairmanship will take place in Viennaʼs Hofburg, as early as this Wednesday (17 Jan…
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MOD update on movements of military convoys across Slovakia
The SVK MOD releases this traffic alert to inform the inhabitants of Slovakia of the upcoming Allied military movements, scheduled from 15-21 January 2018. A total of 10 Allied road moves will take place across Slovakia over the period. They wi…
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Minister Gajdoš meets with Swedish Ambassador H. Eduards
Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš today received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Slovakia, Her Excellency Ms Eduards, at MOD Main Building. During the meeting, they addressed current areas of defence cooperation, ways of deepening the…
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