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J. Naď: Gen Štefánik's legacy is a source of universal values that must be protected under all circumstances
To mark M. R. Štefánik's 141st birthday today (21 July 2021), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď, joined by MOD and military officials, paused to remember Gen M. R. Štefánik, one of the most prominent personalities of Slovakia's contemporary history to…
Military Summer Festival raises 7,000 euros for blind and partially sighted people
Alongside fostering public engagement, the Military Summer Festival in Zemplínska Šírava has lived up to its charitable spirit – 7,000 euros have been raised and donated to the SVK Blind and Partially Sighted Union thanks to solidarity. Defence…
Minister J. Naď: We want to reach out to people at Military Summer Festivals
Today, the Open Air Theatre in Zemplínska Šírava is hosting the first in a series of five Military Summer Festivals. Through the stunning musicianship of the SVK Armed Forces Band and popular bands, combined with side events, the Ministry of Defen…
In visit to Vienna, Minister Naď presents medals to Austrian servicemen and servicewomen for supporting civil-military Op Shared Responsibility
At the medal awards ceremony at the Austrian Ministry of Defence in Vienna today (16 July 2021), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko presented the SVK Minister of Defence Commemorative Medal (2nd and 3rd Grades) to …
Military policemen undergo pre-deployment training for Op EUNAVFOR MED IRINI
Members of the SVK Military Police are undergoing training for Op EUNAVFOR MED IRINI on the River Danube at the Port of Bratislava and at a divers' base at Lake Senec. This is the national pre-deployment training (PDT) programme for the SVK Milita…
Minister Naď meets with Italian Ambassador Catherine Flumiani
Today (14 July 2021), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď met with the Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Slovakia, Her Excellency Catherine Flumiani, on her first visit to the Ministry of Defence since taking up her Diplomatic Service appointment in…
16 members of DUKLA Military Sports Centre Banská Bystrica join SVK Olympic Team to compete for medals at Tokyo Olympics
16 sportsmen and women of the DUKLA Military Sports Centre Banská Bystrica have joined other members of the SVK Olympic Team to compete for precious Olympic medals at the Tokyo Summer Olympics from 23 July to 8 August 2021. The SVK Olympic Team…
Those interested in joining Active Reserves are invited to send their applications
The Ministry of Defence has launched the process of accepting applications for the 2022 Active Reserves (AR) training programme. The applicants who meet the criteria set by law should visit the Army recruitment teams, located in Slovakia's regiona…
Deputy Defence Minister M. Majer attends Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) 2021 and holds bilateral talks in Athens
Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer attended the 1st Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) 2021 today (12 July 2021). As part of his official programme in Athens, he also held bilateral talks with Hellenic Deputy Minister of National Defence Alkiviad…
Military History Museum Piešťany completes refurbishment of three exhibition halls
The Military History Museum Piešťany, which falls under the remit of the Ministry of Defence, is taking forward the protection of the Museum's collection objects and the improvements to the exhibition spaces. Three exhibition halls, which house la…
Laureate of Military Deed of the Year Award takes over accolade on return from Afghanistan
Today (12 July 2021), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď received SSgt Ivana Krivošová, the first woman laureate of the Military Deed of the Year Award in the “Service to the Country” category. She received the award in 2020, but was not able to attend…
Soldier once again named “Ironman“ by powerhouse ministries
The Lešť Training Centre hosted the 15th Ironman Competition where strongmen drawn from three ministries – the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Justice – battled it out for the Ironman title on 7-8 July 2021. A tot…
Military Forests and Estates operates unique timber registration system to ensure more effective timber resources management
For its timber operations, Military Forests and Estates, an MOD-run, state-owned enterprise (SOE), uses a complex timber marking and registration system. This enables Military Forests and Estates to exercise more effective timber resources managem…
Military Summer Fest to entertain public with series of music festivals in five Slovak cities
Preparations of the SVK Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces are moving forward for a series of five summer music festivals for the public. The Military Summer Fest will take place in July and August 2021 in Zemplínska Šírava, Banská Bystrica, Lip…
New lieutenants graduate from Armed Forces Academy
Having successfully finished their studies at the General M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy, 68 cadets attended the graduation ceremony, received their Master of Engineering (MEng) and Magister (Mgr) degrees in four different study programmes, a…
Minister J. Naď speaks about his year in defence politics at conference in Beladice
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď attended the 6th “Together on Security and Defence” Conference in Beladice, organised by the Slovak Security Policy Institute. Appearing separately and on a panel discussion, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď spoke about …
258 military personnel return home from Latvia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Mediterranean, Cyprus, and Bosnia and Herzegovina
258 members of the Slovak Armed Forces have recently returned home from different international crisis management missions and operations. Today (2 July 2021), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko thanked them for a …
MOD agrees closer cooperation with Trenčín Self-Governing Region
The Ministry of Defence is to deepen its cooperation with the Trenčín Self-Governing Region based on a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC), while a similar cooperation agreement with the Prešov Self-Governing Region is also in sight. The aim of the in…
Refurbishment works to Sliač Air Base to be implemented via ICB through NATO NSPA
Refurbishment works to Sliač Air Base are essential to prepare it as the main operating base for the new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. The Ministry of Defence leaders have made a decision to put the F-16 beddown construction out to international com…
Office of Military Aviation becomes NATO recognised National Military Airworthiness Authority
The NATO International Staff (IS) has authorised the Slovak Military Aviation Authority – the Office of Military Aviation of the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic – as a National Military Airworthiness Authority to issue and review the ce…
