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Defence Minister Naď: Talks with French Minister for Armed Forces Florence Parly provide new impulse for Slovak-French political and defence engagement
The talks with French Minister for the Armed Forces Madame Florence Parly provided a new impulse for the Slovak-French political and defence engagement, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď announced after meeting his counterpart at the French Ministry o…
Defence Minister Naď shows his support for SVK exhibitors at IDET 2021 trade show in Brno
A number of SVK defence manufacturers are showcasing the best of their diverse portfolio of products at the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair (IDET) in the Czech Republic. Today, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď turned up in Brno t…
Dukla Lookout Tower reopens to public after refurbishment, also restored are tanks in Death Valley
To mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of the Dukla Pass, the newly refurbished Dukla Lookout Tower has reopened its doors to the public following a vital refurbishment project. The opening ceremony was attended by Defence Minister Jaroslav Na…
Defence Minister Naď pays tribute to Battle of Dukla Pass heroes at “Freedom Gate“
The SVK MOD leadership and service chiefs gathered for a commemoration ceremony to mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of the Dukla Pass. Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď, too, was at the 1st Czechoslovak Army Corps Memorial for the event to pay …
Fully refurbished DUKLA Athletics Stadium Štiavničky, compliant with international standards, reopens to sports community
Starting from today onwards, sportsmen and women of the DUKLA Military Sports Centre Banská Bystrica can enjoy training at a newly refurbished athletics stadium. Thanks to the extensive refurbishment works worth €14.1m, the DUKLA Slovak National U…
Defence Minister Naď meets with senior managers and employees of Slovak National Uprising Museum
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď met with the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Museum's senior managers and staff to discuss his vision for the Museum's operations, ensuring that it operates in a cost effective and transparent way once formal approval …
Intense discussions on security and defence issues in Brussels
Over the past two days, the official visit of Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer to Brussels involved a series of meetings with senior representatives of the European Union, the NATO Alliance, and permanent representatives of the Slovak Republic…
Matej Tóth named new director of DUKLA Military Sports Centre
Matej Tóth, member of the SVK National Team, Olympic winner and legend of SVK athletics, has been named the new director of the DUKLA Military Sports Centre Banská Bystrica with effect from 1 November 2021. Speaking at a change of leadership ce…
Defence Minister Naď appreciates defence cooperation with France and confirms Slovakia's readiness to take it forward
Slovakia and France cooperate together on various security and defence matters, including on military training and education, which creates solid conditions for intensifying the SVK-FRA relationship, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď announced today a…
Training sortie of MiG-29 fighter jets may cause sonic boom
The SVK Ministry of Defence has issued a warning to the public as a training sortie of SVK Air Force MiG-29 fighter jets is scheduled to take place today at around 10:30hrs local time, with the flight path taking the jets from Sliač over Liptovský…
152 new officer cadets begin their studies at General M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy
To mark the beginning of their studies, 123 male and 29 female first-year officer cadets of the Bachelor of Science programme took the Academy's Pledge at the General M. R. Štefánika Armed Forces Academy (AOS) Liptovký Mikuláš, in the presence of …
V4 Defence Ministers Meeting: Minister Naď meets his counterparts in Hungary
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď attended the Visegrad Four (V4) Defence Ministers Meeting in Hungary. This marked the first meeting under the Hungarian V4 Presidency (2021/2022), offering an opportunity to present the Presidency's priorities and act…
MOD invites 33 countries to submit their bids in response to Slovak Tracked and Wheeled Armoured Capability Programmes Request for Government Proposal
The Ministry of Defence is moving ahead with the procurement of new armoured vehicles for the Slovak Armed Forces. After the SVK Government's approval for the multiple armoured vehicle procurement programmes via a Government-to-Government (G2G) ag…
Training sortie of MiG-29 fighter jets may cause sonic boom
The SVK Ministry of Defence has issued a warning to the public as a training sortie of SVK Air Force MiG-29 fighter jets is scheduled to take place today at around 12:00hrs local time, with the flight path taking the jets from Sliač over Liptovský…
Defence Minister J. Naď in visit to Belgrade: Friendship and cooperation with Serbia are based on solid foundations and cultural and historical ties
While on defence and security Slovakia considers Serbia to be an important partner in the Western Balkans region, our friendship and cooperation with Serbia are based on solid foundations and cultural and historical ties, Defence Minister Jaroslav…
Minister Naď presents memorial medal to Michal Spevák for his life-long role in preserving and building Slovak community in Serbia
At the Slovak Embassy in Belgrade today, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď presented the SVK Minister of Defence Memorial Medal (3rd Grade) to Michal Spevák Sr., a Slovak lawyer and activist for cultural and national causes in Serbia, for his life-lon…
Minister J. Naď meets with Hungarian Defence Attaché Lt Col L. T. Leskó
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer received Hungarian Defence Attaché Lt Col László Tamás Leskó at the Ministry of Defence, as he takes over as the Hungarian Defence Attaché to Slovakia. Their discussion centr…
Alexander Dubček Memorial unveiling ceremony attended by Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď participated in an unveiling ceremony for the Alexander Dubček Memorial at the University of Trenčín today. The Memorial, dedicated to this extraordinary politician and advocate of human rights and humanism, was unvei…
Almost 300 junior soldiers, equipped with soldiering knowledge and skills, pass out of basic military training
Basic military training for 292 trainee soldiers, cadets of the M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy Liptovský Mikuláš and professionally qualified officers, of whom 55 were women, was concluded today with the swearing of the Oath of Allegiance and…
Training sortie of MiG-29 fighter jets may cause sonic boom
The SVK Ministry of Defence has issued a warning to the public as a training sortie of SVK Air Force MiG-29 fighter jets is scheduled to take place today at around 17:00hrs local time, with the flight path taking the jets from Sliač over Liptovský…
SVK Armed Forces Day: Servicemen and servicewomen celebrate their biggest feast of the year
To mark Slovak Armed Forces Day, servicemen and servicewomen along with MOD and Armed Forces leaders gathered for a solemn ceremony in front of the MOD Main Building and on the parade grounds at all military units across Slovakia. Speaking in f…
Slovak Air Force pilots put on flying demonstrations at NATO Days in Ostrava
Slovak Air Force pilots along with their aircraft and helicopters are participating in the 20th NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days, where side by side with NATO allies they are presenting the capabilities vital to the defence of the State…
