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Defence Ministry: Two More Zuzana 2 Howitzers Safely Delivered to Ukraine

Defence Ministry: Two More Zuzana 2 Howitzers Safely Delivered to Ukraine

Bratislava, October 9 (TASR) – Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s aggression has been strengthened on Sunday by two more Slovak-made Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers, spokeswoman for the Defence Ministry Martina Koval Kakascikova told TASR on Sunday, adding that in total, Ukraine already has six pieces manufactured by state-owned joint-stock company

Defence Minister Nad Meets New US Ambassador to Slovakia Gautam Rana

Defence Minister Nad Meets New US Ambassador to Slovakia Gautam Rana

Bratislava, October 3 (TASR) – Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad received new US Ambassador to Slovakia Gautam Rana at the Defence Ministry on Monday, ministry’s spokesperson Martina Koval Kakascikova has told TASR. On this occasion, Nad confirmed Slovakia’s interest in continuing intensive bilateral cooperation with the United States as the

President Caputova Ratifies Finland's and Sweden's Accession to NATO

President Caputova Ratifies Finland's and Sweden's Accession to NATO

Bratislava, September 28 (TASR) – Slovak President Zuzana Caputova ratified the accession protocols for the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO on behalf of Slovakia on Wednesday, President’s spokesperson Martin Strizinec told TASR on the same day. “With their defence capabilities, both Scandinavian countries will bolster the Alliance even

Nad: Slovakia Wants to Cooperate More with Hungary in Area of Defence

Nad: Slovakia Wants to Cooperate More with Hungary in Area of Defence

Bratislava, September 26 (TASR) – Cooperation between Slovakia and Hungary in the field of defence is excellent, even a model in many areas, stated Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad (OLaNO) on Monday following his talks with his Hungarian counterpart Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky. The two agreed that they’ll look for other forms of

Defence Minister Nad Receives Transatlantic Award in Ostrava

Defence Minister Nad Receives Transatlantic Award in Ostrava

Bratislava/Ostrava, September 17 (TASR) – Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad (OLaNO) received the Czech and Slovak Transatlantic Award on the sidelines of the NATO Days in Ostrava on Friday (September 16), Defence Ministry spokesperson Martina Koval Kakascikova told TASR on Saturday. Nad on this occasion emphasized that the professional security

Slovakia Signs Contract on Purchase of 8x8 Armoured Vehicles with Finland

Slovakia Signs Contract on Purchase of 8x8 Armoured Vehicles with Finland

Bratislava, August 30 (TASR) – Slovakia has signed an inter-governmental agreement on the purchase of 8×8 armoured military vehicles with Finland, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad (OLaNO) announced following the meeting with his Finnish counterpart Antti Kaikkonen on Tuesday. Finland should supply Slovakia with 76 armoured vehicles in total, with

Deal on Airspace Protection by Czech Republic and Poland to Be Signed at SIAF

Deal on Airspace Protection by Czech Republic and Poland to Be Signed at SIAF

Bratislava, August 25 (TASR) – The agreement on the protection of Slovakia’s airspace by the Czech Republic and Poland when Slovakia’s MiG-29 fighter jets are grounded will be signed during the Slovak International Air Fest (SIAF) at Malacky-Kuchyna (Bratislava region) airbase on Saturday (August 27), TASR has learnt from