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Minister Naď meets Spanish Ambassador Lorea Arribalzaga Ceballos
Today (24 May 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Slovakia, Her Excellency Ms Lorea Arribalzaga Ceballos along with Spain's non-resident Defence Attaché to Slovakia, Col Miguel Golmayo Fernandéz …
Ukraine Defence Contact Group: Defence ministers confirm their willingness to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia's aggression in virtual meeting
Building on the 26 April outcomes of the multilateral talks on support for Ukraine at Germany's Ramstein Air Base, the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) convened in Ministers of Defence format in a virtual meeting today (23 May 2022). After an …
Almost 200 new military professionals swear their Oath of Allegiance at Martin base
194 trainee soldiers, 55 women included, have completed a passing out parade to mark the end of their seven-week-long initial military training (IMT) at the Training and Mobilisation Replenishment Base Martin. Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer …
MOD to make best use of replacement parts from Materiel Reserves Agency's stocks
The MOD is to take delivery of 686 pieces of replacement parts from the Materiel Reserves Agency's stocks to be used mainly for repairs of support and combat vehicles such as P-V3S trucks, BVP-1 and BVP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, and T-72 tanks…
Defence Minister Naď in Brussels for discussions on European security and defence cooperation
In a series of meetings at the EU Defence Ministerial in Brussels today (17 May 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď addressed the most topical issues in defence and security, as EU defence ministers came together for discussions at the Foreign Af…
Deputy Defence Minister Majer pays visit to Italy to discuss Ukraine and defence industry support and cooperation
Over the past few days, Deputy Defence Minister Majer has been visiting Italy for a series of meetings with Italy's top defence and security officials – including with Undersecretary of State for Defence Stefania Pucciarelli and Chair of the Parli…
Trials of tracked armoured fighting vehicles completed as part of Slovak AFV competition
As part of the Slovak Tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) competition, the Military Technical and Testing Institute (VTSÚ) Záhorie has completed trials of the tracked armoured platforms offered to the Ministry of Defence by the shortlisted int…
Minister Naď at IDEB 2022: A stable security industry is one of the fundamental pillars of defence and security
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď, Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer and Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko took part in the official opening ceremony of the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava (IDEB) 2022, a showcase of the latest military …
STRENGTH - COURAGE - READINESS is the motto of this year's Voluntary Military Training
Following a two-year pause over the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Defence has resumed its Voluntary Military Training (VMT). Those interested in joining the VMT programme are invited to submit their application for the VMT selection proced…
Deputy Defence Minister Majer honours General Milan Rastislav Štefánik's memory 103 years on from his tragic death
Today (7 May 2022), Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer paused to honour the memory of Gen Milan Rastislav Štefánik, one of the most prominent personalities of Slovak history, in a commemoration ceremony marking the 103rd anniversary of his tragi…
Victory in Europe Day: Defence Minister Naď marks 77th anniversary of end of World War II
To mark the 77th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď attended a special wreath laying service at the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Museum in Banská Bystrica. In the natio…
Minister Naď gives special thanks to German and Dutch Defence Ministers Christine Lambrecht and Kajsa Ollongren for reinforcing Slovakia's defences with Patriots at Sliač AB
Yesterday on Friday (6 May 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď along with German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht and Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren visited the German and Dutch contingents operating in Slovakia as part of the NATO en…
Minister Naď: The 8x8 Patria AMVXP Programme is on the track to become a long-time success story for the Slovak defence industry
The first in a series of official meetings on how best to involve Slovak defence companies in the delivery of the 8x8 Patria AMVXP Programme for the Slovak Armed Forces took place today at state-owned KONŠTRUKTA Defence JSC in Dubnica nad Váhom, b…
Deputy Defence Minister Majer pays his respects to General Milan Rastislav Štefánik's memory in Bratislava
To mark the 103rd anniversary of General Milan Rastislav Štefánik's tragic death, Deputy Defence Minister Majer paid his respects to the memory of Gen Štefánik during a commemoration on Štefánik Embankment in Bratislava today (4 May 2022). Among t…
Gen Daniel Zmeko reconfirmed as head of the Slovak Armed Forces in a first extension of his tenure
The four-year tenure of Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Daniel Zmeko will have passed by the end of this week. Therefore, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď recommended his reappointment to the Slovak government. Today (4 May 2022), Slovak President and…
Poland's determination to protect Slovak skies represents a new dimension of Polish-Slovak cooperation
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď welcomed Polish Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak to the Ministry of Defence in a full military honours ceremony today (29 April 2022). As well as discussing bilateral defence cooperation, they singled ou…
Deputy Defence Minister Majer talks about defence cooperation and the influence of Russian aggression on European security in visit to Czechia
Today (28 April 2022), Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer has made an official trip to the Czech Republic, to participate in a series of meetings at the Czech Ministry of Defence and to appear on a discussion hosted by the European Values think-…
Changes announced to SVK Armed Forces Command with effect from 1 May 2022
Brig Gen Peter Babiar has been appointed Deputy Chief of Defence/Chief of Staff (DCHOD/COS) in succession to Maj Gen Štefan Kovács, who is leaving the Service after nearly 37 years of service. During today's ceremony held at the MOD Club, Defence …
Defence Minister Naď meets with representatives of military associations and trade unions
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď received Mr Emmanuel Jacob, President of the European Organisation of Military Associations and Trade Unions (EUROMIL), as well as representatives of the SVK Soldiers Association, which has been a member of the intern…
Minister Naď responds to the statement by the accused Mr Robert Fico MP on Military Intelligence
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď has vigorously rejected the statement presented today at a press conference by Robert Fico MP, who, having been accused of setting up a criminal group, may have made it most probably in a state of despair and fear in …
