MSM Group (TATRA utility trucks and Czechoslovak group) has showcased the KBV-12 Patriot tactical military vehicle during the 7th IDEB international defence and security exhibition. The KBV-12 PATRIOT 4×4 is a medium armored tactical multi-mission vehicle for army operations. This vehicle is equipped with a remote-controlled weapons station with gun mounts, potentially carrying 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine guns, […]

Czech company Zetor Engineering has revealed a prototype of the Gerlach 4×4 armoured tactical vehicle during the 7th IDEB international defence and security exhibition in Bratislava, Slovakia. According to the company, new concept armoured tactical vehicle 4×4 Gerlach reflects the new combat and safety factors resulting from new/current skills and experience from the combat deployments of the 21st […]

Finland’s Patria expects to sign a contract for delivery of 8×8 AMV vehicles to Slovakia this summer. During the 7th IDEB international defence and security exhibition in Bratislava, Slovakia,  Patria exhibited its AMV platform equipped with the NEMO 120mm mortar system as part of an ongoing Finnish-Slovak bilateral development programme. According to expert Norbert Tomasovsky, the Finnish producer […]

The international defence exhibition IDEB Bratislava is an important showcase of defence and security technologies in Central Europe with a strong international participation of exhibitors and professional visitors. With selected audience since its first edition in 2006, the IDEB exhibition is a specialized event that follows political, economic and security situation in Slovakia and around […]

 During the 2017 Industrial Day at the Záhorie Military Technical and Testing Institute manufacturers presented 4 x 4 vehicles on December 6. Almost 40 companies were represented at Industry Day 2017. In addition to a static display of defence products, the presentation included dynamic demonstrations of 4×4 combat/multi-purpose light armoured vehicles as well as manned […]

The Slovak and Finnish Ministries of Defence have agreed on a joint 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) development programme, and Patria has been selected to deliver a new prototype version of AMVXP 8×8 chassis as part of the programme. The selected industrial partners are Konstrukta Defence a.s. (prime contractor), Patria Land Systems Oy (vehicle) and EVPU […]

The Slovak Air Force has received the first two Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. That was reported by Ministry of Defence of Slovak Republic. The UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters were officially handed over on 3 August in a ceremony attended by Slovak Defence Minister Peter Gajdos and among others.  The new US-made helicopters are set to replace the […]

Defence and security company Saab has delivered Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-role weapons to Slovakia. Delivery took place in mid July 2017. The Slovak Armed Forces are currently equipped with several units of the Carl-Gustaf M3 multi-role weapon. In order to further strengthen their defence capability, Slovakia’s defence ministry decided to acquire the new Carl-Gustaf M4 system, […]

Bell Helicopter has received a contract to construct nine Bell 429  light utility helicopters with customer-unique modifications for the Slovakian armed forces. The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Slovakia for Bell 429 light utility helicopters. The estimated cost is $150 million. The Defense […]

Ukrainian Scientific-Production Company TECHIMPEX Ltd is continuing to develop its VARAN-30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle with Slovakian remote control turret. TECHIMPEX Ltd has demonstrated the model of improved version of VARAN-30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle fitted with a Turra 30 remote control turret, developed by EVPU at the Arms and Security military show in Kyiv. The VARAN-3 is a […]