MOD leaders check results of investments in improvements of infrastructure and Service conditions for military personnel in Martin

The head of the MOD visited soldiers in Martin. During their talks, he was mainly interested in the results of the MOD's investments in improvements of infrastructure and Service conditions for SVK Armed Forces personnel.

Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “Things have been taken forward in Martin-based military units. Sadly, even after more than a year in office, the reality in which our soldiers across the whole of Slovakia work gives us surprises. These are the remnants of the past long-term neglect of infrastructure spending which we are trying to redress – gradually from the most urgent [to the least urgent].”

Defence Minister Naď also underlined that the MOD seeks to make effective investments in each area that needs it, saying: “Although the issue of modernisation and equipment purchases resonates most with the public, we've been working intensely on improving Service conditions concurrently in all respects.”

Martin-based soldiers informed the Defence Minister of a gradual return to “business as usual”, including to regular tasks and training activities under the improving pandemic situation, as well as of the restrictions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the military units. The Minister found out about the current needs of military personnel and their plans for the near future in terms of tasks and capabilities development.