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Ministry of Defence to support NGO projects again
The SVK Ministry of Defence will support interesting projects by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) this year too. As part of this call for proposals, the MOD offers a total of €100,000 in grants to NGOs. A grant of between €500 and €50,000 may…
Soldiers to enjoy the best Service conditions in history
Thanks to the current MOD leadership, soldiers on active duty will enjoy the best Service conditions ever in history. As from Saturday 1 February 2020, Service pay will be increased by 300 euros on average. Real progress has also been achieved in …
P. Gajdoš: In 2019 we managed to make real improvements in the Service conditions for soldiers on active duty
2019 was the Year of the Soldier, which was evidenced by the MOD’s real measures to improve the Service conditions for soldiers on active duty in the Armed Forces and the historical rise in Service pay. This message was conveyed by Defence Ministe…
Minister Gajdoš congratulates WW2 veteran František Marek on his 100th birthday
Today in Žilina, Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš visited František Marek, participant of the WW2 national struggle for liberation and veteran, who celebrated his 100th birthday at the beginning of January. During the visit, the Minister awarded him …
Mayors of villages and settlements burned down during WW2 take over medals
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš and General Secretary of the SVK Ministry of Defence Ján Hoľko today visited the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Museum in Banská Bystrica to present medals to 108 villages and settlements burned down in Slovakia durin…
Dukla Observation Tower has a new speed lift after nearly 50 years
The Dukla Observation Tower has a new speed lift after nearly 50 years. Designed for improved safety and larger capacity, the speed lift will be available to visitors to the Museum of Military History Svidník as early as this summer season. The fu…
P. Gajdoš: 19 January 2006 marks a black day in the history of Slovakia
Victims of the worst air disaster in the history of Slovakia were today commemorated by Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš and his Hungarian counterpart Tibor Benkő, Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko and other representatives of the SVK MOD and both Ar…
Mountain Winter Course for the third time at Lešť
The Training Centre Lešť hosted the Mountain Winter Course for the third time in the third week of January. According to the course leader, Maj Igor Lišaník, Chief of the Tactical Training Section, TC Lešť, the course provides information instrume…
Rocket & Missile Forces and Artillery Day below Trenčín Castle
Peace Square below Trenčín Castle along with the Trenčín Garrison Club became the venue for the 75th anniversary commemorations of the battle at Jaslo and Artillery, Rocket and Missile Forces Day on 15 January 2020. Representatives of all SVK Arme…
P. Gajdoš: For a soldier, to achieve the general officer’s rank is an honour as well as a commitment into the future
Based on the Government-approved proposal by the Minister of Defence, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Slovak Armed Forces Zuzana Čaputová today promoted Defence Staff (DS) Colonels Ivan Balog and Vladimír Lengvarský to the most junior gene…
Minister Gajdoš meets Pakistani Ambassador M. A. Khan
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš today held talks with the Pakistani Ambassador to Slovakia, His Excellency Mr Mansoor Ahmad Khan. As part of their first joint meeting, they devoted their attention to bilateral cooperation between both counties in th…
Minister Gajdoš meets with Israeli Ambassador Boaz Modai
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš today received the new Israeli Ambassador to Slovakia, His Excellency Mr Boaz Modai, at MOD Main Building. During the talks, they discussed current issues on the defence and security agenda and explored options for fu…
MOD civilian and military staff commemorate 27th anniversary of the Slovak Republic and its Armed Forces
MOD civilian and military staff today gathered at the MOD Club to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the foundation of the Slovak Republic and the Slovak Armed Forces (originally known as the Army of the Slovak Republic). Head of the MOD said …
Statement from the MOD on the movement of SVK soldiers out of Iraq as presented by media
The Ministry of Defence has been informed of all aspects of the activity and is closely monitoring the situation. SVK personnel are safe and are now performing tasks in accordance with the decision of the Mission Command. The MOD has been in regul…
Statement from the MOD on the meeting of the North Atlantic Council of 6 January 2020
As stated yesterday, the Ministry of Defence would respect the collective decision of Allies. Once we have thoroughly familiarised ourselves with the conclusions of the North Atlantic Council of 6 January 2020, we will inform about the next course…
Slovak soldiers remain in Iraq for now, further course of action will be taken on Monday
Further action on the Slovak deployment in Iraq will be taken after the meetings of the NATO Military Committee and the North Atlantic Council on Monday (6 January). All the steps to be taken will be coordinated with Allies. The security of SVK pe…
Minister Gajdoš is to ask Prime Minister to convene SVK Security Council ahead of NATO Military Committee and North Atlantic Council meetings
Minister Gajdoš is to ask the Prime Minister to convene the SVK Security Council ahead of the NATO Military Committee and North Atlantic Council meetings scheduled for Monday (6 January). The reason for this is the situation in Iraq, the situation…
Slovak soldiers in Iraq are safe, MOD receives regular situational updates
The Slovak soldiers serving in Iraq are safe and ready to evacuate in line with NATO’s decision to do so. Based on the current situation in Iraq after the death of Gen Qasem Soleimani, NATO has temporarily suspended its training activities and ope…
Minister Gajdoš awards soldiers for assisting in the aftermath of the tower block gas explosion in Prešov
Minister Gajdoš today awarded the soldiers who assisted in the aftermath of the gas explosion of the tower block on Mukachevo Street in Prešov. Over 880 Slovak Armed Forces members, including 27 military policemen and 61 assets, have taken turns o…
More than 300 soldiers provided public order and security over Christmas and on New Year’s Eve in Bratislava
A total of 318 soldiers provided public order and security on the streets of Bratislava over Christmas and on New Year’s Eve. They conducted mixed foot patrols with members of the SVK Police Corps from 22 November 2019 to 1 January 2020. Def…
