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BAE Hägglunds Presents Initial CV9035 MkIV Built for Slovakia

BAE Systems Hägglunds has unveiled the first CV9035 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle configured for the Slovak Armed Forces.

Slovakia to Supply Azerbaijan With SAM-120 Mortars

Slovakia has signed a framework agreement to supply its locally-developed SAM-120 self-propelled mortars to Azerbaijan, according to local media.

Slovakia Unveils New Combat Uniform, Small Arms for Troops

Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has showcased a new combat uniform and a suite of small arms for its armed forces.

Slovakia Reaffirms No Military Aid to Ukraine, Citing Sovereignty

Slovakia said it will not provide military support to Ukraine, reaffirming its refusal to supply weapons, send troops, or back EU loan guarantees as Kyiv continues to defend itself against Russia.

Croatia Joins Tatra’s Military Truck Acquisition Program

Croatia has signed a multinational framework contract with Tatra to purchase the Czech company’s T-815 military trucks, enabling the Croatian Armed Forces to order up to 420 vehicles in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations.

Lockheed Completes F-16 Block 70 Production for Bulgaria and Slovakia

Lockheed Martin has finished building the initial fleets of F‑16 Block 70 fighters for Bulgaria and Slovakia.

ZVS Inks Slovak Deal to Provide $67B in Ammunition Across EU

ZVS Holding has secured a framework deal with Slovakia to supply ammunition to EU countries worth up to 58 billion euros ($67.41 billion).

Slovakia Prepares First Military Aid Package for Ukraine in Two Years

Slovakia is preparing a new military support package for Ukraine, marking the first such assistance in nearly two years.

Slovakian Firm Reveals Fresh Look at ‘Wolf’ Drone Hunter Vehicle

Slovakia’s DefTech has dropped a new image of the Wolf 25 AD, its modular “drone hunter” platform built to take on both aerial threats and ground targets.

Russia Uses Slovak Cyber Firm to Expose Ukrainian Soldiers Online

Russia is leveraging Slovakian technical services to publish sensitive information of Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemembers online, according to Slovakian media.

Polish Army Unveils New K2 Black Panther Tanks in Slovakia

Poland’s Land Forces have debuted their K2 Black Panther main battle tanks at an international military exercise in Slovakia.

Slovak Air Force Receives Two More F-16 Vipers

The Slovak Air Force has received two additional F-16 Viper combat aircraft as part of a US foreign military sale in 2019.

Slovakia Buys Israeli-Made Barak MX Air Defense System for $583M

Slovakia has approved the procurement of Israel's Barak MX air defense system for $583 million, marking a significant step in enhancing the military capabilities of the long-standing NATO member.

Slovakia Picks Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as New Tactical Airlifter

Slovakia has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft, marking a significant step in modernizing its airlift capabilities.

Ukraine Seeks Viper Attack Helicopters Turned Down by Slovakia 

Ukrainian officials are lobbying to get a dozen AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the US, originally approved for sale to Slovakia.

Slovakia Test-Fires More Mobile EVA 2 Self-Propelled Howitzer

Slovak state firm Konstrukta Defence tested the EVA M2 self-propelled artillery system recently.

US Approves $600M AH-1Z Attack Helicopter Sale to Slovakia

The US State Department has cleared Slovakia’s request to procure 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters from Bell Textron.

Slovak PM Claims EU, NATO States Mulling Sending Troops to Ukraine

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed that some EU and NATO member states are considering sending troops to Ukraine.

Lockheed Martin Delivers Slovakia’s First Two F-16s

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first two F-16 Block 70 jets ordered by Slovakia, set to replace Slovakia's Russian MiG-29 fighter planes.

Slovenia Accepts First C-27J Spartan Aircraft From Leonardo

Leonardo has delivered Slovenia’s first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft at the Cerklje ob Krki airfield in Brežice.

Slovakia Receives Two MANTIS Air Defense Systems From Germany

Slovakia has received two MANTIS air defense systems from Germany to boost its ground-based border security.

Slovakia Announces Halt of Military Aid to Ukraine

Slovakia's new populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his government was stopping military aid to Ukraine.

Slovakia Freezes Decisions on Ukraine Military Aid

Slovakia has frozen decisions on providing military aid to Ukraine after populists opposed to military assistance for Kyiv won an election.

Slovakia’s First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight

Lockheed Martin has carried out the maiden flight of Slovakia’s first F-16 fighter jet in the latest Block 70 configuration.