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EU Political Directors hold talks on measures to halt COVID-19 and use of armed forces in fight against coronavirus pandemic
Yesterday (29 April 2020), EU Defence Political Directors (DPDs) held talks on security and defence issues regarding the measures in place to combat COVID-19. They also addressed the ongoing PESCO Strategic Review Process. The DPD video conference…
J. Naď: Military ranks cannot be an expression of kingpinism, politicking or some political corruption
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď today signed orders to cancel the exceptional promotion of reservists JUDr. Andrej Danko and JUDr. Tomáš Borec to the ranks of Captain and Colonel, respectively. In justifying his decision, he stated: "Military ranks …
Defence Minister J. Naď outlines MOD's major steps towards delivering Armed Forces modernisation
Today at a press conference, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď along with Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko officially outlined the way ahead for the MOD with the 8x8 Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle, 4x4 Multirole Tactical Vehicle, and 3D Radar Sys…
State Secretary Marian Majer: USA is Slovakia's key partner on defence
The United States of America is a key partner of the Slovak Republic on defence, as referenced in the SVK Government Manifesto. This as well as other issues of bilateral cooperation on security and defence were discussed in a phone conversation be…
State Secretary Marian Majer holds talks with his Ukrainian colleague Lt Gen Anatoliy Petrenko
Slovakia fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders and considers any change to them by military force as unacceptable, State Secretary of the SVK Ministry of Defence Marian Ma…
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď visits DUKLA Banská Bystrica Military Sports Centre
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď along with State Secretary of the SVK Ministry of Defence Marian Majer and MP Karol Kučera today visited the DUKLA Banská Bystrica Military Sports Centre. They were updated on the current situation and ongoing activit…
J. Naď: Re-opening the first Roma settlement 16 days on since its closure is an exemplary example that domestic crisis management is functioning effectively
SVK service personnel's continued efforts for the benefit of domestic crisis management in the fight to contain the spread of COVID-19 are an exemplary example of the SVK Armed Forces' capabilities and professionalism. This was confirmed today by …
J. Naď: MOD leadership to approach modernisation of Sliač Air Base with responsibility and transparency
With each modernisation project, senior Ministry of Defence leaders are committed to acting with responsibility and maximum transparency to provide service personnel with the best Service condition they can. This announcement comes after the visit…
State Secretary of SVK MOD discusses coordinating fight against hybrid threats
State Secretary of the SVK Ministry of Defence Marian Majer today met State Secretary of the SVK Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Martin Klus to discuss coordinating the fight against hybrid threats. The bilateral meeting took place in the…
Call for voluntary financial donations to support the families of the departed servicemen Col Tisoň and Cpl Husenica
"Our fellow colleague and friend Col Anton Tisoň passed away suddenly, without saying goodbye, at the age of almost 53 on 20 April 2020. He leaves behind his wife with a daughter, aged 5, as well as 3 children from his previous marriage," said col…
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď discusses options for supporting employment in SVK defence industry with representatives of National Union of Employers
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Secretary General of the Service Office of the SVK Ministry of Defence Peter Kozák today discussed options for supporting employment in the SVK defence industry with representatives of the National Union of Employ…
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď meets French Ambassador Christophe Léonzi
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď today received the Ambassador of the French Republic to Slovakia, His Excellency Mr Christophe Léonzi, at the Ministry of Defence today (21 April 2020). In their first official meeting, they spoke about areas of furth…
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď speaks by phone with Czech Defence Minister Lubomír Metnar
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď today spoke by phone with Czech Defence Minister Lubomír Metnar to introduce himself as the incumbent Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic. On this occasion, they discussed ways of fostering the Defence engageme…
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď: Support for the SVK defence industry is a strategic interest of the State
The new MOD leadership considers support for the SVK defence industry as a strategic interest of the State. In working towards this, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and State Secretary of the SVK Ministry of Defence Marian Majer discussed ways of su…
Armed Forces Academy receives 2.9 million in EU funding on refurbishment and modernisation of buildings
The M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy in Liptovský Mikuláš has received €2.9 million in non-repayable funding from the European Structural and Investment Funds. The financial resources will go towards refurbishing and modernising residential bui…
New Defence and Foreign and European Affairs Ministers commit to cooperating more closely than ever before
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Foreign and European Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok today confirmed that under their leadership both ministries will commit to cooperating more closely than ever before. They want to do so to overcome the previous p…
Sonic boom likely as MiG-29 fighter jets undertake training sortie
The SVK Ministry of Defence has issued a warning to the public as a training flight of SVK AF MiG-29 fighter jets is scheduled to take place today (16 April 2020) at approx. 17:00 local time on the following flight path: Sliač – Liptovský Mikuláš …
SVK military's intense engagement in fight against COVID-19 takes its toll on health of service members
In addition to massive assistance tasks in support of SVK Police, the Armed Forces have been engaged in high risk COVID-19 operations under the guidance of the SVK Central Crisis Staff. The SVK military's intense role in protecting SVK citizens in…
Extraordinary meeting of Allied Defence Ministers dominated by COVID-19 pandemic
Allied Defence Ministers today convened an extraordinary meeting via video conference to discuss the Alliance's response efforts to the COVID-19 crisis. In discussions, they reviewed NATO's activity in support of Allies in battling coronavirus and…
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď: I am surprised at the boldness of former Minister Mr Gajdoš to question my statement on the state of the MOD as I have inherited it
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď is opposed to the assertions made by former Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš over the state of the projects prepared by the MOD under his leadership. Speaking for SITA Slovak News Agency, Peter Gajdoš stated that the pro…
