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Military Police Preparing in Liptov
Currently, the military policemen take the course ISOC (the International Staff Officers’s Course) in the AFA in Liptovský Mikuláš. In particular, the course for the military policemen is aimed at the work in NATO multinational military police …
Kuzmina’s Gold for Slovakia and Dukla
Biathlete Anastasiya Kuzmina won the gold medal in the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the Winter Olympics in Sochi on 9 February. The member of the Slovak national team and the club VŠC Dukla Banská Bystrica finished ahead of Russia’s Vilukhina, who …
Grant Program of MoD SR
In 2014, just as in previous years, the Ministry of Defence of the SR will support the interesting projects of the non-governmental and non-profit organizations, aimed, for example, at increasing public awareness about NATO and EU, at educating th…
Winter Survival Training
Members of the flying personnel of the Helicopter Wing Prešov practiced in the Low Tatras how to survive under severe winter conditions in a mountainous terrain in the case of an emergency leave of a helicopter. Pilots and mechanics mastered th…
Evaluation of the Year
On the occasion of the evaluation of the training year 2013, Ivan Gašparovič, President of the SR and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the SR, appreciated the soldiers’ professionalism, and the upgrade of military equipment, which …
Puppy to Become Soldier
A German shepherd puppy Cézar is starting a career. The dog handlers/rescuers from K-7, who provide dogs for the AF of the SR, chose this pup on the basis of its pedigree. Head of K-7 Peter Bátory described Cézar: “His father is a police dog fr…
Sportsmen from Dukla in Sochi
The Minister of Defence of the SR Martin Glváč wished the sportsmen from the Military Sport Center Dukla Banská Bystrica every success at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Altogether 12 sportsmen will represent Dukla in alpine skiing, biath…
Congratulations to Czech Colleague
The Minister of Defence of the SR Martin Glváč made a telephone call to express his congratulations to the new Czech Minister of Defence Martin Stropnický and to invite him to an official visit. “Allow me to wish you every success and many…
Takeover of Position of Director of International EOD Centre of Excellence
The Commander of the Engineering Battalion Sereď Lieutenant Colonel Ľubomír Mrváň was promoted by the Chief of the General Staff of the AF SR Lieutenant Colonel Peter Vojtek to the rank of Colonel and was appointed as the new Director. Lt.Gen. …
Prior to Deployment to Cyprus
A tactical exercise of the members of the Slovak contingent to be deployed within the March rotation to the peacekeeping forces UNFICYP in Cyprus is being held in the premises of the training area Kolíňanský vrch in the vicinity of Nitra. The a…
We Are Close to Each Other
Minister of Defence Martin Glváč received the new Ambassador of the Czech Republic Lívia Klausová at the premises of the Ministry. Both agreed that our countries have a special relationship. „I am pleased that cooperation between our Defence De…
23rd Anniversary of Establishment of Military Police
On ceremonial parade held on 21 January, members of Military Police commemorated the 23rd anniversary of its establishment. In his address, Colonel Ing. Milan Hamar, Director of Military Police, emphasized effective cooperation with the individ…
We Share Experience
The Ministry of Defence of the SR wants to share its experience on the accession process to NATO with Georgia, and further develop bilateral cooperation in the field of military education and training. This was confirmed by Minister of Defence …
Commemoration at Borsó Hill
In the Hungarian village Hejce, at Borsó Hill, the Minister of Defence of the SR Martin Glváč paid tribute to the 42 victims of the aircraft accident of the military transport aircraft An-42. Eight years have passed since the biggest air crash …
Slovak SOAG in Afghanistan Ready to Operate
The Slovak Special Operations Advisory Group (SOAG), composed of the members of the 5th Special Forces Regiment Žilina, declared on 16th January full operational preparedness on the site of deployment in Afghanistan. Prior to their departure on…
New Terrain Vehicles
The Minister of Defence of the SR Martin Glváč handed over 30 new terrain vehicles Tatra 815 and Atkis, which can be instantly brought to operation. The new vehicles will replace the obsolete PV35. “I believe the vehicles will operate effi…
Cooperation between SR and France
The Slovak Republic takes interest in further defence cooperation with France. Such determination was confirmed by the State Secretary Miloš Koterec at the meeting with the French Ambassador Didier Lopinot. Besides the political and military ne…
I. Gablech Awarded by President
„I highly value all the awarded and I am most glad that one of the state awards handed out by the President of the Slovak Republic Ivan Gašparovič went to the retired colonel Imrich Gablech, since we must not forget those who had fought against…
Veterans in Hall of Fame
Minister of Defence of the SR Martin Glváč introduced five modern veterans to the Hall of Fame at the traditional ceremony in the Slovak National Theatre. Capt. Stanislav Sikel, Lt. Col. (ret.) Peter Džurdženík, Maj. Jozef Michalov, Msg. Marián…
SUAF Has a Stabile Partner in the Ministry of Defence
State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the SR Miloš Koterec and representatives from the Slovak Union of Anti-Fascist Fighters (SUAF) evaluated their cooperation as very good and mutually fruitful. The State Secretary appreciated the wor…
