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Slovak Military Police marks 35th anniversary
A ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Slovak Military Police took place on 11 February 2026 at the Ministry of Defence in Bratislava. Participants in attendance included senior SVK Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces…
Czech Defence Minister’s first visit to Slovakia: Towards the two Nations’ strong alliance, cooperation and defence self-sufficiency
Today (Wednesday 21 January 2026), we welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic Jaromír Zůna to Bratislava, in what was his first official visit abroad in his new role. The focus of his meeting with Deputy Prim…
Slovakia’s new standard issue combat uniform and small arms
More comfort, better protection, and well-thought-out details and design that keep up with the requirements of today’s service to the country. The MOD has introduced the new Slovak Armed Forces Personal Clothing System – Combat Uniform (PCS-CU), a…
SVK Defence Industry's name is growing in the world
The path to drive economic growth in Slovakia is through supporting the SVK Defence Industry, as best evidenced by the annual increase in the industry's output and share of gross domestic product (GDP). Upon invitation, Deputy Prime Minister an…
Support for SVK Defence Industry takes on new dimension in Brussels
Slovakia has become a leader in the prestigious NATO Fires Centre of Excellence (NATO FCOE). On the margins of the NATO Defence Ministerial in Brussels on 15 October 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák joined th…
After Slovakia signs contract with Croatia to supply textiles, our soldiers are closer to getting brand new combat uniforms
In the presence of Slovak and Croatian Defence Ministers Robert Kaliňák and Ivan Anušić, representatives of the Slovak Ministry of Defence and Croatia-based firm 'Agencija Alan' or Alan Agency signed a contract for the supply of textiles for the p…
Robert Kaliňák's words are confirmed in Brussels, Slovakia concludes two significant agreements
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák's words that the responsibility for defending the EU and NATO's eastern border remains exclusively with the EU and NATO Member States were confirmed at the NATO Defence Ministerial in Br…
Ministry of Defence welcomes newly appointed generals
Based on the SVK Government-approved proposal for general officer promotions, President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini promoted Colonels Adolf Daubner, Ladislav Kisel, Jozef Kasl and Dušan Košút to the rank of Brigadier General, and Major…
Armed Forces Day (AFD) 2025 in Brezová pod Bradlom attracts thousands of visitors
On Sunday 28 September 2025, servicemen and women along with the SVK Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces leadership celebrated Armed Forces Day (AFD) 2025 in Brezová pod Bradlom. Over 13,000 visitors were out in the field below Baranec Hill to jo…
Bratislava hosts CEDC + WB Defence Ministers Meeting on regional defence cooperation
A Slovak Ministry of Defence (SVK MOD) delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák gave a warm welcome to the Central European Defence Cooperation (CEDC) and Western Balkans (WB) Defence Ministers and Senior Offi…
Second intake of new recruits to National Defence Forces (NDF) is dominated by youth and students
Today (14 August 2025), Turkish Hill Training Area (TA) was delighted to welcome the second intake of 38 reserve recruits interested in joining the National Defence Forces (NDF) as part of Slovakia's Reserve Forces (RF). It was mainly young peo…
Slovak National Uprising (SNP) 81st Anniversary Celebrations – as usual in Banská Bystrica – with rich programme of main and side events
Following last year's nationwide Slovak National Uprising (SNP) 80th Anniversary Celebrations, the Ministry of Defence, the SVK Government Office and other co-organisers have joined forces to prepare the celebrations of the 81st anniversary of thi…
Lešť Summer Camp 2025 brings children adventure, discipline, military training and experiences of a lifetime
The Lešť Summer Camp 2025 – organised by the Slovak Defence Ministry – welcomed a total of 60 physically active boys and girls from all over Slovakia to the Training Centre (TC) Lešť. There was a choice of two start dates available: 21 July - 25 J…
Pass-Out Parade: Newly trained reservists of the NDF pilot programme pledge loyalty to their country by swearing the Oath of Allegiance
Today (Sunday 20 July 2025), the first 40 newly trained National Defence Forces (NDF) reservists swore the Oath of Allegiance, pledging loyalty to their country at a Pass-Out Parade at the Tomb Monument of M. R. Štefánik on Bradlo Hill on the eve …
National Defence Forces (NDF) pilot project kicks off: 3,000 new candidates registered in 10 days
The National Defence Forces (NDF) as an integral part of Slovakia's Reserve Forces (RF) have opened their doors to the first new reserve candidates once their application process and eligibility assessment for the Operational, Standby and Conscrip…
SVK MOD introduces National Defence Forces (NDF) as new form of Slovakia's Reserve Forces (RF)
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is offering SVK citizens an opportunity to join the National Defence Forces as a new form of Slovakia's Reserve Forces (RF) with voluntary engagement in the defence of the State. The aim of this initiative is to stren…
Sts Cyril and Methodius Feast Day celebrations “in a new outfit” with an all-day, all-age programme at Devín Castle
Bratislava's majestic Devín Castle, perched on a massive rock hill over the confluence of the Danube and Morava Rivers, will stage the Saints Cyril and Methodius Feast Day celebrations once again after a year. On Saturday 5 July 2025 – the Feast D…
Winners of the first-ever Military- and Sport-Themed Olympiad Challenge for school youth announced at TC Lešť
In 2025, the Ministry of Defence has organised the Military- and Sport-Themed Olympiad Challenge – a nationwide competition that promotes physical activity and fitness, practical skills, and team spirit among secondary school students – for the fi…
Security motorcycle units demonstrate first-class international cooperation
The SVK Military Police-organised joint motorcycle training is an important initiative aimed at ensuring that service motorcyclists improve their riding skills to keep themselves and other road users safe. Running on 16-20 June, the joint motorcyc…
MOD is the first in Slovakia to establish geo-zones for drones
The Ministry of Defence has become the first institution in Slovakia to establish and put into practice the official geographical zones (geo-zones) for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This marks a historic milestone in airspace m…
