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Military news from Slovakia
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.
Slovakia will repair Ukrainian armoured vehicles
Konštrukta-Defence, a state company, has signed a contract with Ukraine, Defence Ministry confirms.
Most of current military technology is expired
The government approved a complex assessment of Slovakia's defence for 2021.
Slovak firm's device to protect people against chemical weapons
SEC Technologies wants to focus on environmental protection.
Slovakia has sent its S-300 air defence system to Ukraine
Prime Minister Eduard Heger confirmed the move.
Repairs of military technology and old Slovak howitzers. Further aid to Ukraine discussed
Unlike some other military technology, like S-300 or MiG jets, it would not need a replacement for the Zuzana howitzers.
Eastern Slovakia already protected by air defence
Systems monitor the Slovak-Ukrainian border 24/7.
Slovakia will buy armoured vehicles from Finland
The Defence Ministry now has time to sign a contract until the end of September.
Reliance on armament company with ties to Russia continues today
For now, the Willing company is required to service the Russian MiG-19 jets until 2023.
Arrival of F-16 fighter jets delayed
Planes bought in 2018 Slovakia will come a year late
Slovakia's air defence relies on Russian technicians
Defence Ministry chose not to use alternative for its MiG jets.
Ukraine situation extremely serious, gov't prepares for crisis but hopes for diplomatic solution
Defence minister says Slovakia is within the range of Russian military technology gathered at Ukrainian border.
Slovakia about to conclude agreement on defence cooperation with the US
The Foreign Affairs Minister added that Slovakia is the last of all countries in the so-called eastern wing of NATO that does not have such an agreement.
Slovak politicians call for de-escalation of tension at the Russian-Ukraine border
They have reassured Ukraine of Slovakia supporting its territorial sovereignty.
Fighter jet crash investigation is over: A series of wrong decisions behind the fall
A MiG-29 crashed during training near Nitra in September 2019.
The Defence Ministry bought missiles after the election
They defend the purchase by saying they only completed a years-long process.
Armed military vehicles to be manufactured near Banská Bystrica
HMC Invest plans to invest €42 million.
Last three Black Hawks landed in Slovakia
The contract with the US has been fulfilled.
Slovak soldiers are good at mine clearing and repairing Soviet technology
They helped with two main areas in Iraq.
Tender for 4x4 army transporters should be cancelled
The Defence Ministry has appealed.
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