Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák opens International Defence Exhibition Bratislava (IDEB) 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák and Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko were delighted to open the 11th iteration of the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava (IDEB) 2024. The trade show, of which the Slovak Ministry of Defence has been the Official Event Partner since its very first year, features the latest in products and services for defence, security and rescue forces as well as modern innovative defence approaches. The Slovak Armed Forces are once again proud to be a part of the exhibition with their static displays and demonstrations of military equipment.

Speaking at the IDEB Defence & Security 2024 Opening Ceremony, Mr Robert Kaliňák said: “A strong and dynamic defence industry is an essential prerequisite for our security and stability and that of our Allies in the trans-Atlantic region. Slovakia is very much aware of its role in this area and does not want to fall behind others.” As he reminded us, IDEB's irreplaceable task is to open the doors to Slovak defence manufacturers and help them expand into new defence and security markets around the world.

Open to visitors on 14-16 May 2024, IDEB Defence & Security 2024 is hosting over 100 leading industry exhibitors from 12 countries. Slovakia is represented by more than 40 defence exhibitors, including by the Ministry of Defence-run arms companies.

At IDEB Bratislava, Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák and Chair of the Board of Directors of ZTS Špeciál Miroslav Sim unveiled Slovakia's new vehicle-mounted AM-120 Self-Propelled Mortar System. The 120mm automated mortar platform, designed and produced by ZTS Špeciál, a state-owned company based in Dubnica nad Váhom, is unique insofar as it has a sustained rate of fire of 20 rounds per minute.