DefenceTalkWithin Slovakia’s BOV 8×8 program Patria will contribute to the development of the local engineering and defence industry with transferring high-end armored modular vehicle technical experience and innovations. Geographically, the industrial cooperation covers Slovakia widely. The program will create educational benefits and jobs that provide work for decades, including life cycle services that come after […]https://www.defencetalk.com/slovakia-and-finland-sign-an-agreement-on-patria-amvxp-8x8-vehicles-79283/

DefenceTalkNATO member Slovakia, which shares a border with Ukraine, said Tuesday it plans to buy 152 tracked combat vehicles from Sweden’s BAE Systems Hagglunds as it steps up its military capabilities. “The government has approved this historic project for the armed forces,” Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad said on his Facebook page. “We’re going to increase […]https://www.defencetalk.com/slovakia-to-buy-152-swedish-combat-vehicles-79057/

DefenceTalkA total of 250 Czech army paratroopers on Monday left for Slovakia, which neighbours war-ravaged Ukraine, to build a NATO battlegroup there, the defence ministry said. The battlegroup will comprise up to 2,100 soldiers from Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and the United States. The Czechs will be in command of the battlegroup. “The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/czechs-send-250-soldiers-to-slovakia-to-set-up-nato-battlegroup-78589/

DefenceTalkSlovakia said Thursday it was willing to provide its Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine but only on the condition that it receive a substitute to avoid a NATO security gap. “We’ve been in discussion with the United States, with Ukraine and also with other allies on the possibility to deploy or to send […]https://www.defencetalk.com/slovakia-sets-terms-for-sending-s-300s-to-ukraine-78442/

DefenceTalkRheinmetall AG of Duesseldorf, Germany, released details today of its plans for a new factory in Eastern Slovakia and a massive investment into the Slovak economy. The company is hoping to supply 152 KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles as part of the Slovak Armed Forces’ re-equipment programme. Rheinmetall also revealed names and roles among its […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rheinmetall-ready-to-produce-new-infantry-fighting-vehicles-in-slovakia-78385/

DefenceTalkUS troops arrived in Slovakia on Thursday to take part in a multinational training exercise amid regional tensions with Russia and as the NATO member struggles with anti-American sentiment. “The Saber Strike 22 exercise focuses on strengthening cooperation amongst NATO allies,” Slovak Chief of Defence, General Daniel Zmeko, told journalists. “This exercise will test our […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-troops-arrive-in-slovakia-for-exercise-77981/

DefenceTalkRoyal Air Force aggressor pilots based at RAF Leeming have been training NATO partners in UK air combat techniques as part of a two week exercise in Slovakia. The exercise, Ex SLOVAK HAWK III, involved air combat instructors from Number 100 Squadron providing training to an experienced instructor pilot from the Slovak Air Force. Operating […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raf-leeming-hawk-squadron-provides-air-combat-training-in-slovakia-68136/

DefenceTalkThe 122nd Fighter Wing has deployed eight A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and about 140 Airmen here for a month-long combined training event in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The Airmen will conduct training and familiarization events alongside Slovak Armed Forces, a NATO ally. In addition, they will also participate in cross-border training with other deployed U.S. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/a-10s-deploy-to-slovakia-for-cross-border-training-67885/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has received the first order for the new Carl-Gustaf M4 system from the armed forces of the Slovak Republic. Deliveries are expected to take place during 2016. The Carl-Gustaf M4 made its market debut in late 2014. It has all the effectiveness and versatility of the proven Carl-Gustaf system but […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-receives-first-order-for-carl-gustaf-m4-65415/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Slovakia for UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $450 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on February 18, 2015. The Government […]https://www.defencetalk.com/slovakia-to-buy-uh-60m-black-hawk-helicopters-63226/