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Slovakia to significantly increase investment in modernization of its Armed forces

Slovakia to significantly increase investment in modernization of its Armed forces

In recent years, most European countries have invested heavily in acquiring new military equipment and technology. This trend has been exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine…

 22. 12. 2024
Slovakia plans renewal of the air force's transport aviation

Slovakia plans renewal of the air force's transport aviation

The key modernization projects of the Slovak Air Force (SAF) include the acquisition of F-16 fighter aircraft and the purchase of new air defense systems. According to the latest…

 28. 11. 2024
The President of the Slovak Republic praised the modernisation of the army and the contribution of the defence industry

The President of the Slovak Republic praised the modernisation of the army and the contribution of the defence industry

On 14 November, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini attended a command assembly of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (AF SR)…

 22. 11. 2024
Malaysia becomes the first user of the Slovak EVA M2 Howitzer

Malaysia becomes the first user of the Slovak EVA M2 Howitzer

The countries of Southeast Asia and the Far East represent promising markets for Central European defense industries, offering the possibility to gain reference customers for their…

 23. 10. 2024
Slovakia's defense ministry faces an interesting autumn, with two more modernization plans on the table

Slovakia's defense ministry faces an interesting autumn, with two more modernization plans on the table

In recent weeks, the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic, headed by Minister Robert Kaliňák, has announced further plans to modernize the Armed Forces of the Slovak…

 02. 10. 2024
The Slovak government has agreed to a plan to buy new transport vehicles for the Slovak Armed Forces together with the Czech Republic

The Slovak government has agreed to a plan to buy new transport vehicles for the Slovak Armed Forces together with the Czech Republic

At the end of August, the Slovak Ministry of Defence announced a key piece of information in connection with the modernisation of the Slovak Armed Forces (SAF) Ground…

 03. 09. 2024
Purchase of new trucks - a forgotten modernisation project of the Slovak Army

Purchase of new trucks - a forgotten modernisation project of the Slovak Army

For the last few years, the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic have been undergoing the largest modernization in their history. The army has been partially re-equipped with modern Zuzana…

 02. 08. 2024
Slovakia's first F-16 fighter jet landed at an air base in Arizona, but there is no adequate infrastructure for these planes in Slovakia

Slovakia's first F-16 fighter jet landed at an air base in Arizona, but there is no adequate infrastructure for these planes in Slovakia

The Headquarters of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (AF SR) recently announced that the manufacturer Lockheed Martin has released the first Slovak-made F-16D…

 01. 07. 2024
Slovakia wants modern main battle tanks, plans to buy up to 104 of them

Slovakia wants modern main battle tanks, plans to buy up to 104 of them

The end of T-72M1 tanks in the Slovak army seems to be slowly but surely approaching. According to the latest information, Slovakia plans to make a major decision…

 02. 06. 2024
Slovakia one step closer to acquiring the Barak MX air defence system

Slovakia one step closer to acquiring the Barak MX air defence system

The unsatisfactory state of air defence is one of the key issues currently being addressed by the Slovak Ministry of Defence. After Slovakia donated the S-300 PMU system and…

 21. 04. 2024
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