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P. Gajdoš: The entire world can envy us our Nastenka
SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš congratulated biathlete Anastasiya Kuzmina on her Olympic gold medal in Women’s Biathlon 12.5km Mass Start at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. The member of the Military Sports Centre Dukla Banská …
Minister P. Gajdoš at Munich Security Conference: Slovakia is an active contributor to security in Europe and in the world
Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš is today attending the prestigious Munich Security Conference, which is among the most significant international forums in the field of defence and security. It is being attended by over 450 military subject mat…
MOD update on movements of military convoys across Slovakia
The SVK MOD informs the drivers in Slovakia of the upcoming Allied military movements, scheduled from 19-25 Feb 2018. A total of 21 Allied road moves will take place across Slovakia over the period. They will mainly involve U.S. troops transpor…
A SVK government airliner brings home the remains of the deceased Slovak serviceman Major Peter Pavlovský from BiH
Shortly after 10:00hrs on Friday (16 February), a SVK government airliner brought home the remains of the deceased Slovak serviceman Major Peter Pavlovský, who died after a rapid deterioration in his health condition in a local hospital in Sara…
P. Gajdoš: Our contribution to Iraq is highly valued by NATO, our Allies will refund almost 80 per cent of our costs
The Slovak contribution to Iraq is highly valued by our Allies, which is reflected in the decision of several Allied countries to refund the costs associated with the SVK deployment to Iraq to the SVK MOD. On SVK training efforts in Iraq, …
P. Gajdoš: It is truly great that Slovakia has a second Olympic silver medal, and once again thanks to our Nastya and Dukla
On behalf of the entire MOD, SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš congratulated Anastasiya Kuzmina on her second silver medal for Olympic Biathlon – Women’s 15km Individual at this year’s Winter Olympics. Slovakia is happy with the medal and fe…
P. Gajdoš: Slovakia is an active NATO member, this is reflected in our participation in the Allianceʼs current activities geared towards stability and peace building
SVK soldiersʼ active role in Afghanistan and Iraq and the scheduled SVK deployment to Latvia as part of NATO eFP attest to the fact that Slovakia is an active member of the NATO Alliance, and not just a consumer of advantages. This was announce…
Slovak serviceman serving with EUFOR ALTHEA dies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
It is with regret that the MOD must announce the death of 42-year-old Maj Peter Pavlovský, of Zamarovce, who died today whilst serving with EUFOR ALTHEA. Maj Peter Pavlovský, a member of SVK Land Forces HQ, completed two tours of duty in Afghan…
Minister P. Gajdoš meets with Serbian Ambassador Š. Dermaku
The cooperation between Slovakia and Serbia in the field of defence is smooth and both sides have affirmed their interest in deepening it. On this, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Slovakia, His E…
P. Gajdoš: Nastya is our warrior, a surprise will await her at home from MOD as well
On behalf of the entire MOD, SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš congratulated biathlete Anastasiya Kuzmina on her first medal she claimed for Slovakia at this year’s Winter Olympics. Anastasiya Kuzmina won the Olympic silver medal in the 10-k…
P. Gajdoš: Our aim is to enhance the defence of the Slovak Republic, I object to any allegations of non-transparency
The aim of the MOD leadership is to enhance the defence of the Slovak Republic and the security of Slovak citizens and to ensure a systemic and systematic modernisation of the SVK Armed Forces in line with the Long-Term Defence Development Plan…
Elementary school pupils can once again express how they imagine the demanding work of servicemen and women through their drawings and paintings
The MOD has announced the 17th Annual “Soldiers through the Eyes of Children” Visual Art Competition. Elementary school pupils are invited to express how they imagine the demanding work of servicemen and women through their drawings and paintin…
Minister introduces the modernisation plan to MPs and confirms pro-European and pro-Atlantic solutions
SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš updated SVK MPs in Parliament on the modernisation plans for the SVK Armed Forces, which the MOD will pursue in line with the Long-Term Defence Development Plan with an Outlook to 2030. The Minister received…
Minister P. Gajdoš holds talks with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P. Szijjártó
SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš today met with HUN Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P. Szijjártó at MOD Main Building. Topics of discussion included bilateral cooperation, joint international exercises, cooperation on international cr…
Minister Gajdoš meets with U.S. Ambassador A. Sterling
The SVK-U.S. cooperation on defence, strategic documents and the modernisation of the SVK Armed Forces topped the agenda of todayʼs meeting between SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and the Ambassador of the United States of America to Slova…
MOD update on movements of military convoys across Slovakia
The SVK MOD informs drivers in Slovakia of the upcoming Allied military movements, scheduled from 5-11 Feb 2018. A total of 25 Allied convoys will cross Slovakia over the period. Also planned are round trip SVK military convoys along the route …
Major General (Rtd) Ivan Otto Schwarz passes away
Major General (Rtd) Ivan Otto Schwarz passed away aged 94 in London on Thursday (4 January). The native of Bratislava, who grew up in Bytča, was the last surviving Slovakian living in the UK to have served with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during …
SVK MOD is choosing a new fleet of fighter aircraft from the two bids made by the United States and Sweden
The SVK MOD, led by the Slovak National Party (SNS) nominees, is preparing a long-term and systemic solution to the provision of SVK airspace protection. The entire process has been transparent since its beginning. After taking office, the Mini…
Soldiers review Training Year (TY) 2017, they agree there is a need to ensure effective and systemic modernisation
Throughout 2018 the Armed Forces will continue to perform their tasks and goals in ensuring the defence of the State to the benefit of Slovak citizens as well as in delivering international commitments. An evaluation of TY 2017 and the tasks aw…
Another 24 SVK personnel are off to Iraq to press on with the task of training Iraqi soldiers
SVK soldiers will continue to train Iraqi Security Forces instructors in the fields of demining and repairs of Soviet-era military hardware. The 2nd rotation will see 24 personnel deployed to Iraq. Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš and CHOD Gene…
