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Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) members speak about the most urgent needs of Ukrainian defenders
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár today participated in a video conference of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) in the format of defence leaders of selected countries. Topics in the spotlight included the situation on the battlefield, progres…
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Joint Operations Command (JOC) is of a great added value to the command and control (C2) capabilities of Slovak Armed Forces
While on his away-day trip to Banská Bystrica today, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár paid a visit to the Joint Operations Command Headquarters (JOC HQ). He was particularly interested in the state of local infrastructure, the progress being made w…
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DUKLA Military Sports Centre (VŠC) Banská Bystrica continues to reap medals at the world's leading sporting events
During his away-day trip to Banská Bystrica, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár visited the DUKLA Military Sports Centre, where he was updated on the Centre's achievements, sports facilities, reconstruction projects and everyday functioning. Having b…
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Aircraft Repair Company Trenčín is the first and so far the only entity in Slovakia to receive the Design Organisation Approval Certificate from EASA
Aircraft Repair Company Trenčín (LOTN), the state-owned and MOD-run joint stock company, has reached a landmark milestone. LOTN is the first and so far the only entity in the field of aviation in Slovakia to have received the Design Organisation A…
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Slovak defence industry's products are in demand by and of valuable assistance to Ukraine
A number of technologies of Slovak provenance have supported Ukraine's battle against Russia's illegal and illegitimate military aggression. Aside from combat equipment, the remotely controlled Božena demining unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are m…
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Our commitment to spend a minimum of 2% of GDP on defence is not the Alliance's dictated policy rather than a matter of vital national interest to Slovakia
Slovakia's defence capability is the basic function of the state on which its existence hinges. Without securing one's defences, there is no sovereign state, there is no prosperity in it. Defence spending at the level of at least 2% of gross domes…
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Multi-role Oshkosh 4x4 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to represent a new quality for Slovak Armed Forces
After years of various proposed solutions to the Slovak Armed Forces' 4x4 Multi-Purpose Combat Vehicle Programme, the most advantageous project – the procurement of one hundred sixty (160) Oshkosh 4x4 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) for near…
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Defence Minister Martin Sklenár at NATO Vilnius Summit: New defence plans will significantly bolster the Alliance's defences
On 11-12 July 2023, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár along with Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová and Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Wlachovský attended the NATO Vilnius Summit in Lithuania, where crucial decisions were made with far…
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Defence Minister Sklenár ahead of NATO Summit in Vilnius: Alliance is to put a modern and practical strategy in place for effective defence
As part of the Slovak Delegation to the NATO Vilnius Summit led by the President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár has today departed for Lithuania. According to the head of the SVK MOD, the summit will provid…
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68 new lieutenants receive diplomas and commission during the Armed Forces Academy Class of 2023 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony
Officer Cadets of the Magister (Mgr) and Master of Engineering (MEng) degree programmes in military sciences successfully completed their studies and took part in the General M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy Class of 2023 Graduation and Commiss…
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Slovak Defence Ministry submits a request for price quotation for 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to U.S. Government
A request for price quotation for the delivery of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters along with the precise specification of requirements for the AH-1Z Viper and associated accessories, AGM-114 Hellfire II air-to-ground missiles, initial logistical…
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Ministry of Defence launches the application process for those interested in signing up for the Active Reserves (AR)
The Slovak Defence Ministry has once again launched the application process for those interested in signing up for the Active Reserves (AR) for 2024. The Slovak Armed Forces Active Reserves training programme will enable them to receive training f…
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Slovak Defence Ministry commemorates a landmark milestone leading to the recognition of Czechoslovakia's independence in France's Darney
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár today led a Slovak Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces delegation to France, where in the French municipality of Darney they commemorated the historical events which ultimately led to the recognition of Czechoslova…
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Slovak Defence Ministry submits a report to Parliament on the transfer of state property under the MOD's remit for the period set out in Resolution No. 2294 of 18 May 2023
The Report on the Transfer of State Property under the MOD's Remit covers the disposal of Defence equipment, estate and materiel. Initially, officials most probably worked to the assumption that the security situation would neither require large a…
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In his conversation with Cypriot Ambassador Nicos P. Nicolaou, Minister Sklenár highlights SVK deployment to Cyprus in support of UNFICYP
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár received the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Slovakia, His Excellency Nicos P. Nicolaou, at the Slovak Defence Ministry in Bratislava today. They talked about deepening bilateral cooperation with a particula…
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Minister Sklenár: The NATO battlegroup in our territory is a show of force, unity and commitment to defend Slovakia as an ally against any threat
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár paid a visit to the Training Centre (TC) Lešť, where he was given a tour of the NATO Multinational Battlegroup Slovakia and spoke with soldiers who have brought new capabilities to the Battlegroup, including Leopard…
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Dukla Lookout Tower reopens to public after its refurbishment
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár and Director of the Institute of Military History Col Miloslav Čaplovič opened the Dukla Lookout Tower at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, following successful completion of Phase 2 refurbishment works to the site. …
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Defence Minister Sklenár receives an update on the current status of defence infrastructure on his visit to Prešov Air Base
On his away-day trip to military sites across Slovakia today, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár also visited Prešov Air Base (AB), home to 51 Slovak Air Force Wing (51 SVK AF WG). He was interested in the Wing's personnel fill rates, the current nee…
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Defence Minister climbs Mt Ďumbier along with Slovak and Allied service personnel and members of the public as tribute to General Štefánik
To commemorate the 143rd anniversary of General Štefánik's birthday, the Slovak Defence Ministry held the 5th edition of the Veteran Ascent of Mt Ďumbier, the aim of which is to pay tribute to one of the most prominent personalities of Slovak nati…
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Defence Minister Martin Sklenár meets Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer on priorities of collective defence reinforcement
Minister Martin Sklenár met Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC) Admiral Rob Bauer at the Slovak Defence Ministry in Bratislava. In the presence of Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko, they discussed several topics of fundamental importance ah…
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Defence Minister Sklenár: The pullout of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia brought an end to occupation and an opportunity to freely go our own way of life in democracy
During a ceremony in the town of Sliač, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the pullout of the Soviet occupation forces from Czechoslovakia. The last of over 900 transports left Czechoslovakia on 21 June 1991. S…
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Technological businesses can sign up for NATO's DIANA accelerator programme supporting innovations in the defence sector
The North Atlantic Alliance has launched the pilot phase of its programme for funding research & development projects of start-ups and small-sized enterprises that can significantly help unlock the innovation potential in new technologies. Thanks …
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In addition to Allied assistance, we are seeking our own solution to Slovakia's Air Defence Capability
Today (19 June 2023), Defence Minister Martin Sklenár has departed to Paris and is now taking part in a conference of EU defence ministers on Europe's air and missile defence. The conference offers an opportunity to seek a common European approach…
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Alliance's new plans to boost Slovakia's security
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár attended Day 2 of the NATO Defence Ministerial meetings on Friday (16 June 2023) in Brussels, where work to further bolster the Alliance's collective security and defence on the eastern flank was highlighted as the …
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Minister Sklenár at NATO HQ in Brussels: “Our support for Ukraine is an investment in our own defence and security”
At the two-day NATO Defence Ministerial in Brussels, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár has been taking part today in a number of bilateral and multilateral meetings, with a particular focus on supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russia's unprece…
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Ministry of Defence gives out 500,000 euros in grants to non-governmental organisations
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to support interesting projects to the benefit of SVK Defence & Security. This year, too, the MOD has set aside 500,000 euros for the projects of the third sector involving civic associations, foundations, n…
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Slovak Armed Forces open up 25 first point-of-contact places for potential recruits across Slovakia
For potential recruits, the Slovak Armed Foces have opened up 25 first point-of-contact places across Slovakia to simplify access to information on active duty service and get more people sign up and join the Armed Forces. The list of the places, …
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Minister Sklenár meets Slovenian Ambassador Raščan: “Slovenia is an important NATO Ally for us”
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár received the Slovenian Ambassador to Slovakia, His Excellency Stanislav Raščan at the Defence Ministry today. The review of the nations' bilateral defence cooperation and the presentation of the MOD leadership and t…
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Safeguarding Slovak skies becomes a joint Visegrad Four (V4) project
Hungary is joining forces with Czechia and Poland to secure airspace over Slovakia. Today's signing of the Joint Declaration of the Visegrad Group Countries on their Shared Commitment to Protect the Airspace of the Slovak Republic marks the start …
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Good news for Považie region as defence firms there are making progress
On an away-day trip to the Považie region today, top defence leaders, led by Defence Minister Martin Sklenár and Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer, visited the defence firms in Dubnica nad Váhom for a tour of their production and assembly lines…
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