Germany strengthens Slovakia’s air defence capabilities with MANTIS systems
Germany will provide the Slovak Republic with two very short-range air defence MANTIS (Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System) systems.
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ZTS – Special prepares to participate in the production of CV90
The Slovak defence industry is preparing to participate in the production of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles for the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic.
Aircraft Repair Company Trenčín launches production of components for Elta’s 3D Air defence radar systems
Aircraft Repair Company Trenčín (LOTN) has launched production of microwave modules for the Slovak Armed Forces’ 3D Air Defence (AD) radar systems.
Slovakia finalizes contract for Zuzana 2 howitzers for Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine received the eighth Zuzana 2 155 mm self-propelled howitzer from the Slovak Republic.
Airbus establishes subsidiary in Slovakia to support Ministry of Interior projects
Airbus opens subsidiary in the Slovakian capital to support Ministry of Interior projects and related activities.
Christine Lambrecht: further air defence support for Slovakia
In addition to the Patriot air defence missile systems already stationed in Slovakia, Germany’s Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht has promised further air defence support for this NATO country.
Slovakia takes delivery of the first of the 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany
Slovak Minister of Defence Jaroslav Naď welcomed Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany Christine Lambrecht to the Slovak MOD in an enhanced honour cordon ceremony.
KMW-established service base in Slovakia started operating
The defence industry company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) is now arranging for weapons that are worn out or have been damaged in combat to be repaired in the region.
Slovakia signs $1.37 billion deal for 152 CV90s under G2G agreement
Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic has signed a $1.37 billion (€1.3 billion) agreement for the delivery of 152 CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from BAE Systems.
Leopard 2A4 tanks soon to arrive in Slovakia for operational service
The Leopard 2A4 MBTs will be delivered into service with the SVK Army along with an initial tank package of ammunition, spare parts, and logistics support
U.S. Patriot battery completes transfer of authority to NATO in Slovakia
In July 2022, Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment completed a temporary transfer to Slovakia as part of NATO’s air shielding mission.
Slovakia and Finland signed an agreement on Patria AMVxp 8×8 vehicles
Slovakia and Finland with Patria have signed a comprehensive government-to-government (G2G) agreement to purchase 76 armored combat vehicles (ACV) from Patria.