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Minister Gajdoš awards astronauts of ʻŠtefánikʼ Space Mission
It was exactly 20 years ago (20 February 1999) that SVK Air Force pilot (then) Maj Ivan Bella boarded the Soyuz TM-29 spacecraft and took off into space, thus becoming Slovakiaʼs first and only astronaut to date. To commemorate the 20th anniver…
P. Gajdoš: Agreement concerning Cooperation in the Military Field between SVK MOD and UAE MOD is a significant step in support of Slovak defence industry
The cooperation between the Slovak Republic and the United Arab Emirates on security, defence and armaments industry may grow from strength to strength also thanks to the new Agreement concerning Cooperation in the Military Field between the SV…
Minister Gajdoš highlights the potential of SVK defence industry at IDEX 2019 in Abu Dhabi
Defence Minister Gajdoš took part in the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2019 in Abu Dhabi, where he highlighted the potential of the SVK defence industry today (17 February 2019). Through his presence at one of the largest…
Logisticians learn to protect convoys at TC Lešť
A three-week logistics convoy security course has been underway in February at the Training Centre Lešť, aimed at members of the Transport Company, Hlohovec-based Logistics Battalion, and components of the Trenčín-based Combat Service Support (…
Slovakia supports deeper ties with Ukraine
State Secretary of the SVK Ministry of Defence Róbert Ondrejcsák received the Ambassador of Ukraine to Slovakia, His Excellency Mr Yurii Mushka, at SVK MOD Main Building today (15 February 2019). The partners discussed practical cooperation on …
NATO Defence Ministers address the security of Ukraine
NATO Defence Ministers met today (14 February 2019) in Brussels for sessions to deliberate on the future of NATO missions and operations, the current security situation in Ukraine, and the Defence engagement between NATO and the EU. Speak…
MOD receives €6 million for remediation of environmental pollutants throughout barracks
The Slovak Ministry of Defence has received over €6 million from the Quality of Environment Operational Programme (QE OP), to remediate environmental pollutants throughout Martin Barracks, Michalovce Barracks, and Piešťany Barracks. The remedia…
NATO Alliance appreciates real increases in Slovakia’s defence spending
The NATO Alliance has expressed its appreciation for real increases in Slovakia’s defence spending. This year Slovakia will spend 1.7% of GDP on defence and has set out to meet the 2% NATO benchmark for investment in defence already in 2022, i.…
Military Spa Institute in Piešťany undergoes major reconstruction, soldiers will receive better spa care
The Piešťany-based Military Spa Institute, also known as the Hotel Granit Piešťany, has undertaken a major reconstruction of its facilities over the past months. As part of the MOD’s pledge to improve social welfare and medical care for service…
Trebišov-based troops undertake tactical training in Slanské Hills
Members of 2nd Mechanised Company, Combined Mechanised Battalion Trebišov, are undertaking tactical training across the eastern slopes of the Slanské Hills on Trebišov Garrisonʼs training ground at Veľké Ozorovce for the first two weeks of Febr…
SVK V4 Presidency: Debut VIMIMED 2019 for medical professionals takes place in Slovakia
Medical professionals have come to Slovakia to take part in the debut Visegrad Military Medicine Conference 2019 (VIMIMED 2019) held at the SVK Armed Forces Academy (AOS) in Liptovský Mikuláš on 4-6 February 2019. The Conference is being organi…
P. Gajdoš: 2018 was the year of real modernization, 2019 ought to be the year of the soldier
From the perspective of the SVK Armed Forces, 2018 was the year of real modernization, whereas 2019 ought to be the year of the soldier. This message was conveyed by SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš at the Commanders Convention, which was o…
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš meets with Finnish Ambassador Jukka Pesola
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš met with the Ambassador of Finland, His Excellency Mr Jukka Pesola, on his appointment as Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the Slovak Republic. The meeting was dominated by bilateral Defence engagement and …
U.S. helicopters will overfly Slovakia, MOD announces
The SVK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that U.S. UH-60/HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters en route from Germany to Romania will overfly Slovakia. A total of 14 helicopters are scheduled to overfly western Slovakia on 5 February 2019. The ove…
Medical professionals from V4 countries will attend Visegrad Military Medicine Conference 2019 in Slovakia
Medical professionals from the Visegrad countries will meet in Slovakia on 4-6 February 2019, to participate in the Visegrad Military Medicine Conference 2019 (VIMIMED 2019) in Liptovský Mikuláš. Organised under the Slovak V4 Presidency by the …
Ministry of Defence will support interesting projects of NGOs this year too
The SVK Ministry of Defence will support the special interest projects of NGOs by offering nearly €100,000 in grants this year too. NGOs are invited to submit a maximum of one project proposal, which may be awarded funding from the MOD, starting f…
Broader powers for military policemen endorsed by Parliament
Military policemen will have broader powers that will enable them to perform their tasks to a higher standard and more efficiently. This follows on from the Military Police Amendment Act which was endorsed by MPs today (1 February). The MOD-spo…
P. Gajdoš: We have been an active player in the EU, as evidenced through our activity in PESCO
EU Defence Ministers met for an informal meeting under the Romanian EU Presidency in Bucharest on 30-31 January 2019, to debate the need for alignment of the new defence initiatives which follow on from the implementation of the EU Global Strat…
MOD objects to some media spreading falsehoods about its preparations for military parade reportedly for €10 million
The SVK Ministry of Defence objects to some media spreading falsehoods about its preparations for a military parade reportedly for €10 million. Admittedly, preparations for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP)…
Over 250 soldiers deploy to help Orava recover in the aftermath of snow calamity
More than 250 soldiers have been deployed to help northern Slovakia recover in the aftermath of the snow calamity over the past few days. The SVK Armed Forces received a request for assistance from the crisis staffs of 9 villages in Námestovo C…
