Slovakia receives first F-16 Block 70 multi-role fighters from Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin and the Slovak Republic today announced the arrival of the first F-16 Block 70s in Slovakia, marking a new era in European air defence.
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The first Slovakian F-16 Block 70 aircraft arrives at Morris ANGB
The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft, and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack.
Slovakia intends to procure more than 100 main battle tanks
The Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic plans to purchase more than 100 main battle tanks to form and equip two new tank battalions in the land forces.
Lockheed Martin ceremonially delivers first F-16 block 70 jets to Slovakia
Lockheed Martin has a backlog of 133 F-16 Block 70/72 jets to be produced in Greenville, with seven total jets delivered to-date for international partners.
Patria transfers technology of AMV XP 8×8 production to Slovak industry
The Slovak company CSM Industry has initiated the process of technology absorption for the production of the Patria AMV XP 8×8 armoured vehicles.
Lockheed Martin delivers first two F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Slovakia
Lockheed Martin announced the successful delivery of the first two Slovakian F-16 Block 70 jets.
Slovak Armed Forces received two MANTIS air defence systems from Germany
The Slovak Armed Forces have taken delivery of two Rheinmetall’s MANTIS air defence systems in order to boost Slovakia’s already fielded ground‐based air defence (GBAD) capabilities.
Multinational Battle Group Slovakia awarded NATO Combat Ready status
Multinational Battle Group Slovakia was tested during the certification exercise Strong Cohesion 2023, at the Lešt’ Training Centre in Slovakia from 26-28 September 2023.
Slovakia negotiates the purchase of Piorun and Barak MX air defence systems
The Slovak government has given its approval to the selection of very short-range and medium-range air defence systems for its armed forces.
Lockheed Martin: successful flight of first Slovakian F-16 Block 70 fighter
On September 30, American defence giant Lockheed Martin announced the successful flight of the first Slovakian F-16 Block 70.
First Patria AMV XP vehicle delivered to Slovakia
Speaking of Slovakia’s first Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) in front of media representatives, Slovak Defence Minister Martin Sklenár said: “This is a truly historic moment for our Armed Forces as these vehicles will give our forces a vital capability.“ As he reminded us, the Patria 8×8 AMV XP is among the most advanced vehicles …
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Future Indirect Fires Eastern Europe Conference
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