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Military news from Slovakia

Ukrainian soldiers modify drones to serve new purposes.

From first aid to firepower: the drones crowdfunded by Slovaks

Many of these drones carry more than just cameras - they are equipped with first-aid kits, grenades, and supplies to save wounded soldiers.

Daniel Hoťka
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A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over eastern Slovakia on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

The two-way street of US-Slovak military ties

How Slovakia and the USA are forging a stronger defence partnership.

Schulerloch bunker in Spišská Nová Ves.

Spišská Nová Ves opens refurbished 1980s bunker

Spiš region gains new attraction.

Renovated domes and terraces of the lookout tower in the Duklas Pass, eastern Slovakia.

At significant WWII site, lookout tower takes visitors to battlefield

The tower near the Slovak-Polish border will turn 50 next year.

Ľubomír Skuhra, as portrayed in 2013.

Police charge notorious ex-Military Intelligence chief, seize expensive whiskey

The police operation “Virus” concerns overpriced defence purchases.

Petr Suchý.

Thanks to a birthday gift and Ukraine, Slovakia has intercontinental ballistic missile

Slovakia destroyed the Soviet ballistic missiles stored in its territory in 2000. One such missile is on display in eastern Slovakia.

Somebody is stealing welcome road signs in Sliač, central Slovakia.
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A CV90 in the service of Swedish army.

Slovak firm to invest €10 million to produce combat vehicles

Koval Systems deal with Swedish company will create 60 jobs.

The Zuzana howitzer.

The Ukrainian offensive begins at Považie in Slovakia

Plant in Dubnica is one of the last capable of producing Russian 152 mm projectiles.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes his hand with Slovak PM Eduard Heger in Bucha, Ukraine, on March 31, 2023.

PM Heger arrives in Kyiv, a week after Slovakia sent jets to Ukraine

Ukraine has recently received short-range air-defence missile systems and several fighter jets from Slovakia, in return for which the NATO member was offered valuable military equipment by the US. But many Slovaks are not impressed.

A Slovak citizen is accused of attempted arms treading between Russia and North Korea. (Illustrative photo.)

US sanctions Slovak citizen over attempted arms deals

Foreign Affairs Ministry says it will investigate further.

A Ukrainian tank pictured near Bakhmut, Donetsk Region.
The Zuzana 2 howitzer.

Western countries pay for more Zuzana howitzers for Ukraine

The howitzers will be produced in the coming months.

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Slovaks receive fake call-up papers

Some people want to spread panic, police warn.

Marta Majerčík holds a speech at The Gabčík Memorial in Poluvsie, Rajecké Teplice, Žilina Region.

Britain showed her how to honour veterans. Now she’s spreading the word

Marta Majerčík encourages Slovak people to celebrate their own veterans.

State Secretary for the German Defence Ministry Benedikt Zimmer, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and his State Secretary Marian Majer attend a press conference after the signing of a deal on further military cooperation on August 23, 2022, in Bratislava.

German tanks to Slovakia, Slovak military vehicles to Ukraine

Germany and Slovakia strike a deal on further military cooperation.

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Slovak military wants the right to shoot down drones

Thirty flights have been reported since the war started.

Retired general and security expert Pavel Macko.

Slovakia still isn't ready to host NATO battle groups permanently

But the country will need a long-term NATO presence, a security expert claims.

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