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Defence Minister J. Naď thanks P. Vlhová for winning overall Crystal Globe and gifts her one-day Special Operations Experience with SVK SOFs
Today (29 April 2021) at the Ministry of Defence, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď received skier Petra Vlhová, member of the Dukla Military Sports Centre Banská Bystrica and recipient of the overall Crystal Globe for overall World Cup title in downh…
NATO Secretary General J. Stoltenberg appreciates Slovakia's increased defence spend and active engagement in international crisis management
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg appreciates Slovakia's increased investment in defence, active engagement in the Alliance's collective defence activities, and deployments on international crisis management missions and operations. Secretar…
Seven hectares of young beech woodland burn across Military District Záhorie, damage is estimated at over €100,000
A fire broke out in the Military District Záhorie woodlands in an area called Turecký Vrch (Turkish Hill) on Sunday 25 April 2021. A total of seven hectares of young beech woodland burnt, with the damage estimate exceeding €100,000. The cause of t…
SVK defence industry's success – munitions production rolls out in Snina, continues in Dubnica and ends up in Spain's Granada
On his visit to Granada today, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď took part in an official launch ceremony for a significant cooperation project in the field of defence industry. SVK defence manufacturers produce munitions components that are delivered…
Deputy Defence Minister M. Majer meets EU Defence Ministers for talks on Strategic Compass in Lisbon
EU Defence Ministers met in Lisbon for talks on common goals in preparation of the Strategic Compass as part of the strategic dialogue phase. The SVK Ministry of Defence was represented at the meeting by Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer. The m…
Ministry of Defence issues traffic warning over scheduled military movements across Slovakia
The MOD has issued a traffic warning to motorists as 16 Allied road movements troops are scheduled to take place across Slovakia from 26 April to 2 May 2021. The MOD stresses that the Allied transits have been approved in line with the SVK Public …
SVK cyber defenders take part in world’s largest and most complex cyber security and defence exercise - Locked Shields 2021
The SVK National Team took part in the world’s largest and most complex cyber security and cyber defence exercise, codenamed Ex Locked Shields 2021. Organised under the aegis of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) base…
Ministry of Defence launches 20th MOD Drawing and Painting Competition – Soldiers Through Eyes of Children
The Ministry of Defence has launched the 20th MOD Drawing and Painting Competition – Soldiers Through the Eyes of Children. It is open to all primary school pupils who, through their entries, want to portray what they feel about the work and life …
Deputy Defence Minister M. Majer views L-39NG subsonic jet trainer capabilities presentation at Sliač
An L-39NG subsonic jet trainer capabilities presentation was staged at the Tactical Wing Sliač today, with the participation of Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer. The new L-39NG aircraft was officially introduced to the SVK Air Force by represe…
MOD supports proposal for one-off payment to support WW2 veterans
The SVK Ministry of Defence welcomes the initiative of MPs for a one-off payment of €630 for WW2 veterans. The payment is being introduced symbolically in recognition of their dedicated service in WW2 as we commemorate the 77th anniversary of the …
MOD warns of another hoax on military movement
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the news being spread by social networks of a military movement reportedly heading towards the East or possibly towards Ukraine, as evidenced by the photos of SVK military equipment at Nitra Railway Stati…
J. Naď: We keep our promises – reconstruction and upgrade works to another building close to closure at Michalovce Barracks are completed
As part of his away day trips to individual units and facilities of the SVK Armed Forces, made regularly since assuming his office, today Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď revisited the military units based in Michalovce. The aim of the fact-finding m…
MOD's continued market research: VTSÚ Záhorie hosts static and dynamic demonstrations of ASCOD Tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicle
Today (15 April 2021), the Military Technical and Testing Institute (VTSÚ) Záhorie hosted static and dynamic demonstrations of the ASCOD Tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicle by General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS). The ASCOD Capabilities De…
Nearly 20 years on, North Atlantic Alliance to withdraw forces from Afghanistan
Today (14 February 2021), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď participated in a North Atlantic Council (NAC) video conference meeting of Allied Foreign and Defence Ministers. The central theme of the meeting was the drawdown of Resolute Support Mission …
Deputy Defence Minister M. Majer in Sweden: We are seeking most advantageous and effective solution to IFVs for SVK military as we conduct market research
Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer paid a visit to the Kingdom of Sweden. Joined by representatives of the SVK Armed Forces, Mr Majer visited BAE Systems Hägglunds as part of a market research being conducted under the SVK MOD's Infantry Fightin…
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď welcomes Žampa brothers to MOD, he is interested in ways to improve training conditions for DUKLA sportspeople
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď met with brothers Adam and Andreas Žampa, sportsmen of the DUKLA Military Sports Centre Banská Bystrica and Slovak World Cup alpine ski racers. On this special occasion, he thanked them for representing the Military S…
Germany presents gift of 31 ventilators to Slovakia to help patients of Central Military Hospital as act of solidarity in combating pandemic
The Federal Republic of Germany has gifted 31 new ventilators along with accessories to the Central Military Hospital – Faculty Hospital Ružomberok to treat seriously ill COVID-19 patients. Of the 31 ventilators, worth approx. €150,000, 25 ventila…
Military Police has new dog runs for military working dogs
On completion of reconstruction works, the Military Working Dog (MWD) Training Unit, Military Police Department Vlkanová – Hronsek, has 70 new dog runs for military working dogs. The original ones were in a state of poor repair for some time and f…
SVK Armed Forces stand up Joint Operations Command in Banská Bystrica
On 1 April 2021, the Slovak Armed Forces stood up the Joint Operations Command Banská Bystrica (JOC BB), tasked with planning and conducting all domestic crisis management operations at the operational command level, while concurrently supporting …
DUKLA Training Stadium reconstruction completed in line with latest standards of International Sports Federations
Extensive reconstruction and upgrade works are now complete to the Training Stadium which forms part of the Athletics Stadium in the DUKLA Banská Bystrica Military Sports Centre. For the Athletics Stadium to meet all the stadium infrastructure sta…
