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Czechoslovakia came into existence 100 years ago, Service personnel of both States commemorate this landmark milestone together in Prague
The 100th anniversary celebrations of the founding of Czechoslovakia have culminated today (28 October) in Prague. Among the highlights was a military parade in which members of the Army of the Czech Republic were joined by SVK personnel with t…
Minister Gajdoš meets U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis for talks in Prague
Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš met with U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis for talks in Prague today (28 October). They met in the Czech Republic as part of the centenary celebrations of the birth of Czechoslovakia. Topics of discus…
Slovak delegation commemorates 100 years of Czechoslovakiaʼs formation in Prague
Today (27 October) Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš is attending the first part of the official celebrations of 100 years of Czechoslovakiaʼs formation in Prague. Speaking on the occasion of Czechoslovakiaʼs centenary, Minister of Defence…
Modernization of Armed Forces delivers tangible results, after over 20 years gunners conduct live firing on howitzers while receiving guidance from helicopter
The SVK Armed Forcesʼhistorically largest modernization is delivering its tangible results. Under the new conditions, gunners are exercising in a way they have not done for years due to unavailability of military equipment. A case in point is t…
Minister P. Gajdoš meets with UN Special Representative of Secretary-General for Iraq Ján Kubiš
Today (26 October) Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš received UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Ján Kubiš at MOD Main Building. The agenda was dominated…
National and International Security 2018 and V4
The National and International Security 2018 is the title of the 9th international scientific security conference which was held under the aegis of Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and Chief of Defence Lt Gen Daniel Zmeko on 25-26 October in Li…
Ministry of Defence civilian and military staff mark 100th anniversary of establishment of Czechoslovakia, adoption of Martin Declaration and end of WW1
Ministry of Defence civilian and military staff marked today (26 Oct) the centenary of the establishment of Czechoslovakia, the adoption of the Martin Declaration and the end of the First World War. Speaking on the occasion, Minister of D…
Soldiers will practise firing a ceremonial gun salute in preparation of 100th anniversary celebrations of Martin Declaration
As part of preparations for the 100th anniversary nation-wide celebrations of the adoption of the Martin Declaration, on Monday (29 October) artillerymen from the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Unit Rožňava will practice firing a ceremoni…
Anti-flood detention basins have protected nearly 40,000 residents against flooding
Anti-flood detention basins in the former Military District Javorina have protected nearly 40,000 residents against flooding. Military Forests and Estates, a state-owned company under the SVK MOD, built 11 anti-flood detention basins and implem…
Procurement of Vydra 8x8 IFVs will contribute to meeting operational requirements of SVK Armed Forces
With the procurement of Vydra 8x8 IFVs in line with the Long Term Defence Development Plan, the MOD will meet the operational requirements of the SVK Armed Forces to a full extent, whilst taking account of the vehicleʼs required ballistic prote…
Vydra 8x8 IFV to replace post-Soviet era vehicles in Armed Forces, Mr Galko MP should stop overestimating himself
The Vydra 8x8 IFV has been developed to replace the post-Soviet era vehicles, some of which have already reached the age of 50. On the role of the vehicle, the Ministry of Defence has never said it has been designed for the purposes of a heavy …
Military Police thwart illegal sales of diesel
Based on a tip-off from the SVK Military Intelligence, members of the SVK Military Police conducted a crime prevention operation during which they detained two servicemen while they were selling Defence fuel to two civilians. Criminal proceedin…
MOD will propose the Cabinet approve the procurement of Vydra 8x8 IFVs, up to 16 SVK companies could become involved in production
The MOD will propose the Cabinet approve the procurement of the Vydra (‘Otter’) 8x8 armoured IFV. Up to 16 SVK firms could become involved in the production of the IFV. Next week the MOD will initiate interdepartmental consultations on the prop…
V4: State Secretaries meet in the High Tatras
State Secretaries of the V4 Ministries of Defence met in Senior Body format in Tatranská Lomnica on 17-18 October. This was the first such meeting the Slovak Republic Slovakia has hosted since taking over the V4 Presidency in July 2018. D…
MOD delegation in negotiation with representatives of the Russian Federation on overhaul of Mi-17 helicopters for NSPA
Leading the MOD delegation, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš met with Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov on Monday (15 October). Also in attendance at the meeting, which took place thanks to the contacts …
NATO Mission Iraq: SVK Army soldiers and Military Police personnel to be engaged in Iraq
Slovak Army soldiers and Military Police personnel will be engaged in Iraq as part of the non-combat NATO Mission Iraq, while cooperating with the US and ITA Armed Forces. The Security Council and the Cabinet today (17 October) approved the man…
Cabinet has today approved more competences for Military Police
Members of the SVK Military Police will have more competences. This ensues from the Military Police Amendment Act, which has today (17 October) been approved by the Security Council and the Cabinet. The Amendment Act introduces a number of chan…
Ex Trident Juncture 2018: Slovakia is to join NATOʼs largest military exercise
Members of the Slovak Armed Forces will join in with 31 Allied and partner countries, to exercise their capabilities on NATOʼs Ex Trident Juncture 2018. This is the largest exercise of the North Atlantic Alliance since the end of the Cold War, …
President briefed on tankies in action on Kamenica nad Cirochou Training Area
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš and President Andrej Kiska, who concurrently acts as Commander-in-Chief of the Slovak Armed Forces, visited Kamenica nad Cirochou Training Area today (15 October). The Minister showed the President the capabilities…
Chief of Defence has new Deputy Chiefs of Defence
Chief of Defence Lt Gen Daniel Zmeko has new Deputy Chiefs of Defence as of today. Maj Gen Josef Pokorný, the MODʼs outgoing Director General of the Defence Management, Armed Forces Development, and Defence Planning Department, has assumed the …
