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Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď signs intergovernmental agreement with Ukraine
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Ambassador of Ukraine to Slovakia His Excellency Mr Myroslav Kastran have signed an intergovernmental agreement the subject matter of which is the donation to Kyiv of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets and two 2K12 "Kub" (NAT…
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Slovak National Uprising Museum pays a special tribute to the bravery of Kalište residents in WW2
Still today, a vista of ruins and burnt-out homes, two reconstructed houses, a chapel, and a cemetery with the graves of the victims come to remind us of the Nazi reprisal raid on the village of Kalište that occurred on 18 March 1945 during the Se…
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State Secretary Marian Majer meets a delegation of Georgian Parliamentarians for talks on key defence and security issues
State Secretary of the Slovak Ministry of Defence Marian Majer received a delegation of Georgian Parliamentarians led by Chairman of the Defence and Security Committee Irakli Beraia at the Ministry of Defence in Bratislava today, for talks on the …
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National Cabinet unanimously and in conformity with the Constitution votes to send the MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine
Slovak Government adopted a decision to provide Ukraine with the already grounded MiG-29 fighter jets that Slovakia no longer uses. In line with the UN Charter and in view of the close and friendly relations with Ukraine, the Slovak Government, in…
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Six Slovak Armed Forces service members receive their general's stars in a ceremony at the Presidential Palace
During today's promotion ceremony at the Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Slovak Armed Forces Zuzana Čaputová has handed the Certificate of Promotion over to six Slovak Armed Forces service members, in th…
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Slovakia's air defences to be strengthened by a SAMP/T tactical air defence system from Italy
At Kuchyňa Air Base, home to the Slovak Air Force's 46 Wing, the installation of an Italian SAMP/T tactical air defence system is being completed to replace the U.S. Patriot missile system at the operational site. The entire Air Defence (AD) Batte…
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Ministry of Defence launches the construction of a kindergarten for children of MOD military and civilian personnel
The Ministry of Defence is the first department in Slovakia to go ahead with the construction of its own kindergarten for children of MOD military and civilian personnel at Kutuzov Barracks in Bratislava. Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “We…
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MOD is working to raise accommodation standards for military and civilian personnel
By refurbishing and repairing the accommodation facilities under the MOD Accommodation Agency (BARMO)'s remit, the MOD works to raise accommodation standards for military and civilian personnel. One of such facilities is the hostel in SNP Heroes S…
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Central Military Hospital is No 1 in patient satisfaction among Slovakia's university and teaching hospitals
The Central Military Hospital - Teaching Hospital Ružomberok has been ranked as the leader of Slovakia's university and teaching hospitals in the Dôvera Insurance Company 2022 ranking. Favourable patient satisfaction ratings confirm that the milit…
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Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď meets Greek Ambassador Athanasios Ioannou
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď received His Excellency Mr Athanasios Ioannou, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to Slovakia, at the Ministry of Defence in Bratislava on 9 March 2023. They discussed current bi…
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Defence Medical Service is getting new medical equipment after MOD's successful response to EU IROP open call for projects
After submitting a bid for funding under the EU Integrated Regional Operational Programme (IROP) Open Call for Projects, the Ministry of Defence has received €1,944,690 in non-repayable funding to buy laboratory equipment and medical devices for t…
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Minister Naď at EU Defence Ministerial: Talks in Stockholm have reaffirmed the EU's unity over Ukraine
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď is attending an informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council with Defence Ministers (FAC DEF) in Stockholm on 7-8 March 2023. EU Defence Ministers have devoted their attention to Russia's war against Ukraine, th…
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Public-access automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at MOD Accommodation Agency (BARMO)'s hostels are ready for use to save lives
The MOD Accommodation Agency (BARMO) has installed public-access automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at the entrances to its hostels in Bratislava, Martin, Trenčín and Žilina. According to Director of BARMO Branislav Ilkovič, the devices are …
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Ministry of Defence to spend €1.7m to upgrade defence infrastructure in Michalovce
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď visited Michalovce-based members of 21 Self-propelled Artillery Battalion and 22 Mechanised Battalion and their barracks where he was keen to witness first-hand the latest improvements in Service conditions. Tourin…
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MOD supports a new museum mapping out the history of Slovak emigration to North America
In its local area called Ťahyňa, the village of Pavlovce nad Uhom is working to establish the Museum of Slovak Emigration to North America, called “Kasigarda” – a misspeak for the Castle Garden, the first official immigrant processing centre in th…
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After initial military training, 178 new Soldiers and Officer Cadets swear Oath of Allegiance to Slovak Armed Forces at Martin base
On completion of initial military training (IMT), 178 new Soldiers and Officer Cadets (OCs) of the Armed Forces Academy, including 48 women, swore the Oath of Allegiance to the Slovak Armed Forces during a passing out parade at the Training and Mo…
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Military Repair Company Nováky blast victims remembered
Secretary General of the MOD Service Office Peter Kozák today paid tribute to the victims of one of the most tragic industrial incidents in the history of Slovakia – the explosion in the munitions decommissioning facility at Military Repair Compan…
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Ministry of Defence celebrates 20 years of the Roman Catholic Bishopric of the Forces and Armed Corps
Top Defence officials led by Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď today attended the Thanksgiving Holy Mass marking the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Roman Catholic (RC) Bishopric of the Forces and Armed Corps of the Slovak Republic at St …
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Minister Naď meets new Czech Ambassador to Slovakia His Excellency Mr Rudolf Jindrák
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď was delighted to receive His Excellency Mr Rudolf Jindrák, the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Slovakia, at the Ministry of Defence in Bratislava today. Apart from Slovak assi…
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State Secretary Marian Majer meets outgoing and incoming Austrian Defence Attachés Col Karl Fitsch and Col Franz Josef Madner
State Secretary of the Slovak Ministry of Defence Marian Majer today received Col Karl Fitsch and Col Franz Josef Madner, the outgoing and incoming Austrian Defence Attachés to Slovakia, at MOD Main Building in Bratislava. Mr Majer thanked Col Kar…
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One year of Russia's aggression: Those 365 days of war in Ukraine have meant hundreds of tasks and thousands of work hours for Slovak Armed Forces
In response to the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, the Slovak Armed Forces as a guarantor of state security placed troops on standby immediately. Since then, they along other state agencies have successfully undertaken hundreds of tasks to p…
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One year of Russia's aggression against Ukraine: NATO Multinational Battlegroup strengthens Slovakia's defence capability
In response to Russia's unprecedented steps of engaging in military aggression against Ukraine, the North Atlantic Alliance has significantly scaled up Eastern Flank defence. Thanks to the NATO Multinational Battlegroup Slovakia (NATO MN BG SVK), …
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Ministry of Defence warns against attempts to trigger yet another disinformation wave
There have been attempts to spread malicious disinformation on alleged preparation of SVK military personnel's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine, whereas the conspirators are misusing an official online document to present a false interpretat…
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A year on since the start of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Defence Minister Naď said: Delivering aid to Ukraine is an investment in our security too
Russia's aggression against Ukraine has fundamentally changed our perception of security. Slovakia has strongly condemned all the violations by Russia of international law and Ukraine's territorial integrity. It is, therefore, our duty to give our…
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One year into the Russia-Ukraine war: The response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine has been a clear demonstration of unit and solidarity
The Russian Federation's military aggression against Ukraine has had an unprecedented impact on the defence of NATO and EU member countries. They have pulled together in an effort to back the country under attack and to improve their defences by u…
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NATO Defence Ministerial: We are strengthening our alliance and pursuing a shared vision of a safer world, Defence Minister Naď said
Over the past two days (14-15 February 2023), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď has held a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings at the NATO Defence Ministerial at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels. The central themes of the ministerial me…
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Germany to provide Slovakia with MANTIS C-RAM Air Defence System for free and permanently
The Federal Republic of Germany is to provide Slovakia with two modern MANTIS C-RAM Air Defence Systems to boost Slovak air defences on its eastern border with Ukraine, secured by Slovak armed forces and assets. As has been confirmed by Defence…
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Military Forests and Estates keeps a detailed track of wood logging, stocks and deliveries, with the data now available to the public
As part of the company's wood harvesting operations since 2005, Military Forests and Estates has operated a registration and management system for industrial roundwood and fuelwood, where the harvested logs or stacks of logs receive a unique ident…
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Defence Minister Naď and State Secretary Majer pay a visit to 13 Mechanised Battalion Levice
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď along with State Secretary Marian Majer have today paid a visit to the Slovak Army senior military leaders and service personnel of 13 Mechanised Battalion (13 Mech Bn) based at Dukla Barracks in Levice. The top Defen…
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Piešťany to see the first exhibition hall being constructed in Slovakia since 1989
A new modern exhibition hall to house large military exhibits will be constructed in the grounds of the Museum of Military History (VHM) Piešťany to provide the public and museum restorers with an exhibition space befitting the 21st century. Symbo…
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