The partnership intends to serve both new and legacy F-16 operators, providing advanced maintenance and logistics support from a strategically located and technically proficient centre.
Two additional F-16 Block 70 fighter jets landed at the military airbase in Kuchyňa on Wednesday afternoon, increasing Slovakia’s operational fleet to five aircraft.
Slovakia and Poland have signed a defence industry cooperation agreement focusing on joint production of 155mm ammunition, Poland’s Piorun air defence systems, and the K2 main battle tanks.
The agreement is part of Slovakia’s EUR 554 million investment in six batteries of the Barak MX system, a state-of-the-art air defence solution developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Slovakia has committed to NATO to establish a mechanised brigade, which includes replacing its ageing tank fleet.
Israel and Slovakia have finalised a landmark EUR 560 million defence agreement for the supply of the Barak MX Integrated Air Defence System, produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Slovakia has officially joined the Czech Republic’s procurement framework for Tatra trucks, strengthening regional defence collaboration.
In a demonstration of regional solidarity, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Slovak airspace.
The Slovak Ministry of Defense has signed a Letter of Intent with Brazil’s Ministry of Defense, marking a significant step towards acquiring the Embraer C-390 Millennium.
Slovakia’s government has approved the purchase of six Barak MX air defence systems from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
VOP Nováky new facility, featuring a state-of-the-art automatic feeding system known as a “screw machine,” will initially be used to fill 122 mm and 120 mm ammunition for tanks and mortars.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Slovakia, involving AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and related equipment and services.
