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Tactical phase of Ex Strong Cohesion 23-2 comes to an end at Military Training Centre Lešť
Phase 2 of Ex Strong Cohesion 23-2, an international deployment exercise (DEPLOYEX) demonstrating Allied force projection, integration and withdrawal, culminated at the Military Training Centre Lešť today (13 November 2023). Deputy Prime Minist…
Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Yesterday (Monday 13 November 2023), Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák travelled to Brussels, where he is attending a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) of the European Union (EU) with Defence Ministers today. On the eve of the FAC meeting…
Slovak Defence Ministry marks Veterans Day and 105th anniversary of Armistice Day
Today the world marks Veterans Day and the 105th anniversary of Armistice Day. The red poppy, the enduring symbol of Veterans Day, is a tribute to those who have fought in wars for freedom of nations and timeless values. Today we also observe Armi…
Deputy Defence Minister visits Armed Forces Academy Liptovský Mikuláš and elite 5 Special Forces Regiment Žilina
On his away-day trip to northern Slovakia, Deputy Defence Minister Igor Melicher visited the General M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy (AOS) Liptovský Mikuláš and 5 Special Forces Regiment (5 SOF Regt) Žilina. In his first visit to AOS, Deput…
Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák meets German Ambassador Barbara Wolf and British Ambassador Nigel Baker at Slovak Defence Ministry
Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák held separate bilateral meetings with Her Excellency Barbara Wolf, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Slovakia, and, His Excellency Nigel Baker, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and No…
The best of Forces sport recognised at the 2023 SVK Armed Forces Sports Awards
The Slovak Defence Ministry and the Dukla Military Sports Centre Banská Bystrica came together to celebrate this year's sporting achievements of Slovakia's top military athletes at the SVK Armed Forces Sports Awards Ceremony held at the Banská Bys…
Five Slovak Armed Forces service personnel receive the general officers' stars in a promotion ceremony at the Presidential Palace
Five Slovak Armed Forces service personnel have taken over their Certificate of Promotion from the hands of Slovak President and Commander-in-Chief Zuzana Čaputová during today's promotion ceremony at the Grassalkovich Palace, Bratislava. In th…
MANTIS air defence systems to permanently strengthen the defence of Slovak skies
During today's handover ceremony at 11 Slovak Air Force Brigade (11 SVK AF Bde) Nitra, the Slovak Armed Forces have taken delivery of two MANTIS air defence systems in order to boost Slovakia's already fielded ground‐based air defence (GBAD) capab…
Slovak defence firms can now apply for EU ammunition and missile production ramp-up funding
The European Commission (EC) has today published calls for proposals to award grants for projects under the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP). Thanks to this instrument, defence manufacturers in the EU and Norway will be able to get f…
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár's away-day trip to service establishments in the Upper Nitra region and Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár and Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer today met with soldiers of 43 Supply Base Zemianske Kostoľany and 905 Specialised Combat Support Centre Nováky. While there, they were interested in the Units' personnel and …
Minister Sklenár in Brussels: "Slovakia is a responsible and stable element of NATO's modernised collective defence system"
On Day 2 of his working trip to Brussels, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár continued with the meetings on the programme of the NATO Defence Ministerial. At the beginning of the first meeting, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant briefed his NATO c…
General M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy (AOS) Liptovský Mikuláš celebrates 50th anniversary
General M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy (AOS) Liptovský Mikuláš is the only military tertiary education institution in Slovakia to provide education and training to future officers and subject matter experts (SMEs) for the needs of the Slovak …
Minister Sklenár at NATO Defence Ministerial in Brussels: “We are witnessing new security challenges, yet the situation in Ukraine continues to be at the centre of our attention”
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár today travelled to Brussels, where he has been taking part in a meeting of Allied Defence Ministers at NATO HQ. The so-called Defence Ministerial, which is due to last until Thursday, has begun with the first formal…
MOD Literary Competition launched with this year's theme 'THE DEFENCE OF OUR COUNTRY IS A DUTY AND A MATTER OF HONOUR'
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár and the Defence Magazine editorial staff have launched the 19th MOD Literary Competition, putting 'THE DEFENCE OF OUR COUNTRY IS A DUTY AND A MATTER OF HONOUR' in the spotlight as this year's theme. The competition …
Minister Sklenár: We commemorate the Battle of the Dukla Pass as one of the most important operations involving Slovak soldiers
To mark Battle of the Dukla Pass Heroes Day, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár, Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer, and Chief of Defence Daniel Zmeko paused to pay homage to the heroes of the Battle of the Dukla Pass at Dukla's 1st Czechoslovak Ar…
Defence Minister at MILMEDCON 2023: We are truly proud of our Defence Medical Service
Defence Minister Martin Sklenár spoke today at the Military Medicine Conference (MILMEDCON) 2023, which has been taking place at the General M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy Liptovský Mikuláš. The conference, aimed at discussing the latest deve…
First two Slovak Air Force pilots return to Slovakia after completing F-16 conversion training in U.S.
The first two Slovak Air Force pilots completed their conversion training on the F-16 Block 70 fighter jets in the U.S. at the end of this summer. After returning to Slovakia, they will now assist the Fighter Squadron (F SQN) at Sliač Air Base in …
MOD to enter into negotiations with Poland and Israel on very short-range and medium-range air defence systems
Following the government's approval today, the Slovak Defence Ministry can enter into negotiations to secure the first stage acquisition of air defence (AD) systems. In doing so, the MOD is acting on the recommendations of MOD subject matter exper…
MOD updates Cabinet on convenient procurement of M4A1 assault rifles through U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme
The MOD updated the Cabinet on the intention to procure M4A1 assault rifles with accessories through the U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme. The Cabinet took note of the informative document on the planned procurement of 5,000 U.S.-ma…
Defence Minister Sklenár: IDEB Bratislava has a firm place among the world's leading defence & security trade shows
A flypast from the Slovak Air Force aircraft over the Incheba Exhibition and Conference Centre marked the opening of the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava – IDEB Defence & Security in Bratislava today. The trade show, which is in its 10t…
