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Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď meets Japanese Ambassador Makoto Nakagawa
Today (17 May 2021), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď welcomed the Ambassador of Japan to Slovakia, His Excellency Makoto Nakagawa to the Ministry of Defence as part of his first official visit to the MOD in the role of the Ambassador of Japan to Slo…
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Ministry of Defence issues traffic warning over scheduled military movements across Slovakia
The MOD has issued a traffic warning to motorists as 22 Allied road movements are scheduled to take place across Slovakia from 17 to 23 May 2021. The MOD stresses that the Allied transits have been approved in line with the SVK Public Health Autho…
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Military Forests and Estates to plant over 400 linden trees in support of beekeepers, Defence Minister J. Naď helps out with tree planting
SVK Military Forests and Estates (VLM), an MOD-run, state-owned company, is aware of the vital role the bees themselves play in the functioning of ecosystems. Recognising this, VLM has begun to plant over 400 linden trees and other bee-friendly ho…
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Slovak and Polish Chiefs of Defence inspect Exercise Combined Effort
Exercise Combined Effort 2021, an international Surface Based Air Defence (SBAD) exercise involving Slovak and Polish air defenders, is culminating at the Training Centre Lešť. Yesterday and today, Slovak CHOD Gen Daniel Zmeko and Polish CHOD Gen …
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Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer opens exhibition by disabled artists and gives his patronage to it
The first permanent arts gallery to promote art works by disabled artists from Slovakia has opened at the County Office's Clients Centre in Bratislava's Tomášikova Street. Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer has given his patronage to this year's…
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MOD submits Comprehensive Review on SVK Defence 2020 to Government, it is now available to public as unclassified document
Today, the Ministry of Defence has informed the SVK Government of the situation in Defence by submitting the Comprehensive Review on SVK Defence 2020 for consideration. This is the second time that the annual document, which describes improvements…
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Slovak and Polish air defenders test their Surface Based Air Defence capabilities
Slovak and Polish air defenders are testing their capabilities on Ex Combined Effort 2021, a bilateral SVK-POL exercise, at the Training Centre Lešť. Nearly 800 servicemen and women are training at the Centre, with over 1,000 troops of both armed …
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Ministry of Defence commemorates Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Slavín War Memorial
Today (8 May 2021) Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď commemorated the 76th anniversary of the end of the Second World War – Victory in Europe (VE) Day, or Victory over Fascism Day as it is known in Slovakia, at the Slavín War Memorial in Bratislava. H…
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Ministry of Defence issues traffic warning over scheduled military movements across Slovakia
The MOD has issued a traffic warning to motorists as 37 Allied road movements are scheduled to take place across Slovakia from 10-16 May 2021. The MOD stresses that the Allied transits have been approved in line with the SVK Public Health Authorit…
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Military History Museum Piešťany unveils new permanent exhibition titled “Slovaks in Uniforms 1848-2020”
The Institute of Military History – Military History Museum Piešťany has unveiled a new permanent exhibition titled “Slovaks in Uniforms 1848-2020”. The exhibition of past and contemporary uniforms was opened today by Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď…
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EU Defence Ministers meet in Brussels on European defence cooperation in different formats, with focus on Strategic Compass
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď along with other EU Defence Ministers took part in a number of meetings on current defence and security issues in Brussels. They met for discussions at the Foreign Affairs Council, the European Defence Agency's Minist…
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Austrian Chief of Defence Staff Gen Robert Brieger arrives in Slovakia
At the invitation of Slovak Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko, Austrian Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Robert Brieger arrived on a two-day visit to Slovakia today (5 May 2021). As part of his conversations with Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Ch…
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Slovak National Uprising Museum to be placed under MOD's remit and to form part of Institute of Military History
Today (5 May 2021), Culture Minister Natália Milanová and Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď have signed a memorandum on the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Museum Banská Bystrica being taken out of the remit of the Culture Ministry and integrated into …
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Service personnel receive medals from President for their outstanding service in combating COVID-19 pandemic
Today (4 May 2021) at the Grassalkovich Palace, eight SVK Armed Forces members received formal recognition and medals for their outstanding service during the coronavirus crisis from President and Commander-in-Chief of the SVK Armed Forces Zuzana …
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By joining Liberation Run, runners can contribute to projects sponsored by Military Support Foundation
This year through the Military Support Foundation, Slovakia will join the 2nd Liberation Run on 5-9 May 2021, a Czech initiative organised by the “Red Poppy” and “Let's Get Running Czechia” Civic Associations. The Liberation Run aims to commemorat…
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Minister J. Naď: M. R. Štefánik's legacy remains universal and inspirational even over 100 years on since his death and our mission is to keep it alive
General Štefánik's personal motto “To Believe – To Love – To Work” and legacy of his life and achievements remain universal and inspirational even 102 years on since his tragic death, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said in the presence of Prime Min…
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SVK Armed Forces are strictly apolitical by law, referendum boxes were carried by Presidential GOH under remit of Presidential Military Office
In response to the footage showing soldiers carrying boxes with signatures to initiate a referendum on early elections, the Ministry of Defence emphasises that the SVK Armed Forces are required to be strictly apolitical by law. The soldiers shown …
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Deputy Defence Minister attends remembrance ceremony in tribute to General M. R. Štefánik in Brezová pod Bradlom
To mark tomorrow's 102nd anniversary of General M. R. Štefánik's death, a remembrance ceremony dedicated to one of the greats of Slovak contemporary history was held at the Tomb of General M. R. Štefánik on Bradlo Hill in Brezová pod Bradlom. The …
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SVK service personnel to practise cooperation with Allied troops on multinational Ex Black Swan 2021
Today marks the launch of Ex Black Swan 2021, a multinational exercise with the participation of SVK military personnel. This joint Allied training activity is aimed at strengthening cooperation and coordination in the field of training and operat…
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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 Jaros…
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Ministry of Defence issues traffic warning over scheduled military movements across Slovakia
The MOD has issued a traffic warning to motorists as 24 Allied road movements troops are scheduled to take place across Slovakia from 3-9 May 2021. The MOD stresses that the Allied transits have been approved in line with the SVK Public Health Aut…
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Minister J. Naď once again on away day trip to see soldiers, he visists supply base and speaks about novelties in ordering clothes, as well as receiving tour of munitions depot
Today (29 April 2021), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď, Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer and Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko visited supply and training bases, as well as receiving a tour of a munitions storage depot. Through their personal vi…
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Defence Minister J. Naď thanks P. Vlhová for winning overall Crystal Globe and gifts her one-day Special Operations Experience with SVK SOFs
Today (29 April 2021) at the Ministry of Defence, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď received skier Petra Vlhová, member of the Dukla Military Sports Centre Banská Bystrica and recipient of the overall Crystal Globe for overall World Cup title in downh…
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First four SVK Air Force pilots on training in United States get to fly F-16 fighter jets
First Lieutenant Lukáš Kúdela has become the first SVK Air Force pilot to fly the F-16 fighter jet. His first flight happened under the supervision of a US instructor at a United States AFB in Arizona, where four SVK Air Force pilots were treated …
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NATO Secretary General J. Stoltenberg appreciates Slovakia's increased defence spend and active engagement in international crisis management
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg appreciates Slovakia's increased investment in defence, active engagement in the Alliance's collective defence activities, and deployments on international crisis management missions and operations. Secretar…
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Seven hectares of young beech woodland burn across Military District Záhorie, damage is estimated at over €100,000
A fire broke out in the Military District Záhorie woodlands in an area called Turecký Vrch (Turkish Hill) on Sunday 25 April 2021. A total of seven hectares of young beech woodland burnt, with the damage estimate exceeding €100,000. The cause of t…
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SVK defence industry's success – munitions production rolls out in Snina, continues in Dubnica and ends up in Spain's Granada
On his visit to Granada today, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď took part in an official launch ceremony for a significant cooperation project in the field of defence industry. SVK defence manufacturers produce munitions components that are delivered…
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Ministry of Defence issues traffic warning over scheduled military movements across Slovakia
The MOD has issued a traffic warning to motorists as 16 Allied road movements troops are scheduled to take place across Slovakia from 26 April to 2 May 2021. The MOD stresses that the Allied transits have been approved in line with the SVK Public …
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Deputy Defence Minister M. Majer meets EU Defence Ministers for talks on Strategic Compass in Lisbon
EU Defence Ministers met in Lisbon for talks on common goals in preparation of the Strategic Compass as part of the strategic dialogue phase. The SVK Ministry of Defence was represented at the meeting by Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer. The m…
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SVK cyber defenders take part in world’s largest and most complex cyber security and defence exercise - Locked Shields 2021
The SVK National Team took part in the world’s largest and most complex cyber security and cyber defence exercise, codenamed Ex Locked Shields 2021. Organised under the aegis of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) base…
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