Forces armées slovaques / Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic

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In a significant development that would provide the much-needed impetus to artillery’s firepower, India is ready with an indigenous 155mm, 52-calibre state-of-the-art gun. The Bangalore-based defence public sector undertaking, Bharat Earth Movers Limited, is ready with the wheeled gun and field trials have already started at its testing tracks in the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Karnataka.

This development comes in the backdrop of the fact that the artillery has not purchased a long-range gun in about 20 years following the Bofors gun controversy. The Government recently gave the nod to inviting global tenders for the 155mm guns and the proposed contract for over 1,000 guns, besides other range of artillery guns including Howitzers, worth over `20,000 crore.

Talking exclusively to The Pioneer, BEML chairman and managing director VRS Natarajan said they were the nodal processing agency for this gun, which would enhance the lethality of the defence forces. The gun is part of a technology transfer between a Slovakian company, DMD, and BEML to produce this high-precision gun for the Indian armed forces.

Natarajan said, “We have already been made a nodal processing agency for the 155mm, 52-calibre gun which is a state-of-the-art weapon to be inducted by India. We will produce and supply this to the defence forces. It’s a technology transfer; India wants to go for a very upgraded tank which is faster, lighter and able to have a greater fire power with lethality.”

He also said, “For the wheeled gun project, we have tied up with a Slovakian company, DMD, for a defence offset and the vehicle has already been made available for trial.

The time frame is about three years from the date of order by the defence forces. We expect it to commence in the current year or at most the next year.”

According to the BEML chief, the company was also looking at the tracked version of the same gun, which will give better fire power. “We have already set up a state-of-the-art, world-class test track. We have a firing range too,” Natarajan said, adding that the PSU was also in the process of setting up infrastructure for the overhauling of T72 and T90 tanks.

According to officials, the 155mm, 52-calibre gun — which is already in use by NATO countries - would augment Indian capabilities. At present, BEML has set up a testing range at KGF and started the trial of Suzana guns. This wheeled gun would increase the artillery power of the Indian Army. The gun’s trial evaluation is over and it is waiting for the request for proposal from the Indian Army, the officials added.

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FEB  13

Slovakian army to receive both German MANTIS air defense systems

According to a tweet posted on February 9 by Jaro Nad, Slovakian Minister of Defense, Germany will offer for free two MANTIS (Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System) air defense systems to Slovakia. 

MANTIS (Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System) air defense system (Picture source: Rheinmetall) Slovakian army to receive both German MANTIS air defense systems | World Defence News

Ouep je l'ais vu sur la page FB du Ministre de la Defence Slovaque....excellent

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JUL 12


Slovakia invests $190 Million in 160 Oshkosh JLTVs to strengthen Armed Forces


On July 12, 2023, the Ministry of Defense of Slovakia officially announced the acquisition of a minimum of 160 Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) 4x4. This procurement, valued at nearly $190 million, is part of the Slovak Republic's efforts to modernize its Armed Forces and aims to provide them with versatile combat vehicles.


An Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) in action (Picture source Oshkosh Defense)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/07/slovakia-invests-190-million-in-160.html  

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  DERNIÈRE MISE À JOUR : 07 SEPTEMBRE 2023



Déploiement du premier F-16V slovaque

Aujourd’hui, 7 septembre 2023, le premier Vzdušné sily Ozbrojených sil Slovenskej Republiky (SAF, Force aérienne slovaque) F-16C Block 70, série 1001 (FMS 20-4001, numéro de construction/client EY-01), a été déployé sur le site de production de Lockheed Martin à Greenville (SC).

Son vol inaugural est prévu en novembre et la livraison des quatre premiers avions, sur un total de quatorze, est prévue au premier trimestre 2024. La Slovaquie sera le premier pays européen à utiliser la dernière version du F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Le ministre slovaque de la Défense, Martin Sklenár, et une délégation comprenant des pilotes slovaques de F-16 ont assisté au déploiement. Sklenár a déclaré: « Je suis très heureux d’avoir eu l’occasion de voir le premier avion de chasse, qui déplace les forces aériennes de la génération à venir, et avec elle nos défenses. En outre, il s’agit du plus grand projet d’investissement de la République slovaque dans la modernisation de nos forces armées, il s’agit également de la possibilité d’approfondir le partenariat stratégique ».

Le vice-président de Lockheed, Martin Tiller Sanchez, a déclaré: « Ces F-16 permettront à l’armée de l’air de la République slovaque de garder une longueur d’avance sur les menaces dans la région et de faire partie de la mission en Europe au sein de l’OTAN et dans le monde ».

Le 5 avril 2018, Scramble Magazine a rapporté la décision du département d’État américain approuvant une éventuelle vente militaire à l’étranger de quatorze F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcons, également connus sous le nom de F-16V, de moteurs, de radars, de canons, de missiles, de bombes, de formation de pilotes et de personnel et de services logistiques. La livraison du premier avion était initialement prévue pour 2022, mais le calendrier a reculé d’un an.

Crédit photo: Ministère slovaque de la Défense


 https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/roll-out-first-slovakian-f-16v

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La Slovaquie a fournis à l'Ukraine des véhicules de combat d'infanterie BMP-1 en échange de 15 Leopard 2A4. Ils ont été affectés au 14e bataillon de chars de Trebišov.

— Christophe Tymowski (@Christophe_Tymo) September 27, 2023

#Slovakia: Bratislava received the first Patria AMV XP 8x8 (BOV 8x8) in ambulance version from #Finland. However, the vehicle is still awaiting finalisation at the state enterprise Konštrukta Defence.

An intergovernmental agreement for the purchase of 76 #Patria AMV XP (60… pic.twitter.com/qCfQZwJF6J

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OCT 4

Slovakia approves €200 Mn purchase of air defense systems

According to the Slovak Ministry of Defense (MoD) on October 4, 2023, the Government of the Slovak Republic gave the green light for the
acquisition of new air defense systems with a total value of nearly €200 million. The procurement plan includes two primary components: the
Barak MX medium-range air defense system from Israel's Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 36 Piorun MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defense
Systems) from Poland's state-owned defense company Mesko.



Slovakia will start negotiations with the government of Israel to purchase the Barak MX medium-range mobile air defense system developed by
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) (Picture source: IAI)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/10/slovakia-approves-200-mn-purchase-of.html  

Slovakia plans to buy 5,000 M4A1 rifleshttps://t.co/xdt9JVYKxk

— Defence Blog (@Defence_blog) October 4, 2023

#Slovakia: Today, soldiers of the 11th Air Force Brigade Nitra took delivery of two batteries of MANTIS air defence system, worth €120 million. These systems were donated to Slovakia by #Germany.

Each battery consists of six (can be increased to eight) 35x228mm automatic… pic.twitter.com/1PevMns8uC

— ???????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? (@praisethesteph) October 24, 2023

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 JAN 11

Slovak Air Force receives first two F-16 Block 70 fighters


Lockheed Martin has delivered the first two F-16 Block 70 aircraft to the Slovak Air Force, marking a significant leap in technology and a strong
commitment to bolstering Slovakia's national security.



Deliveries of the F-16 Block 70 fighters to Slovakia will continue through 2025, and the initial batch of jets, referred to as a ferry cell, is
anticipated to arrive in Slovakia in mid-2024  (Picture source: Lockheed Martin)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/01/slovak-air-force-receives-first-two-f.html

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#Slovakia: Lockheed Martin delivered to Slovakia the first two of the fourteen ordered F-16 Block 70 fighters. These are the F-16C Block 70 (No.1001) and the two-seater F-16D Block 70 (No.1101).

Deliveries for Slovakia will continue through 2025, and the first group of jets is expected to arrive in Slovakia mid-2024.

Source: https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2024-1-10-Lockheed-Martin-Delivers-First-Two-F-16-Block-70-Aircraft-for-Slovakia#assets_117:20078  

Delivered We successfully delivered Slovakia’s first two F-16 Block 70 jets!

This milestone represents our steadfast commitment to strengthening Slovakia's national security. pic.twitter.com/weTayxaX0H

— Lockheed Martin (@LockheedMartin) January 10, 2024

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  JAN 18

Slovakia enhances its air defense capabilities with German MANTIS

At the end of 2023, Slovakia officially acquired two MANTIS (Modular, Automatic, and Network-capable Targeting and Interception System) air
defense systems from Germany at no cost. Valued at 120 million euros, approximately 135 million dollars, this significant procurement signifies
a pivotal moment in enhancing Slovakia's defense capabilities. The transfer ceremony, which took place at the 11th Air Force Brigade of the
Slovak Armed Forces in Nitra, marked a notable milestone, reflecting the enhancement of Slovakia's military strength.


German company Rheinmetall delivers two MANTIS air defense systems to Slovakia (Picture source: Slovak MoD)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/01/slovakia-enhances-its-air-defense.html

Obusiers automoteurs à roues Zuzana 2 de 155 mm/L52, du 21e bataillon d’artillerie automotrice du 5e régiment d’artillerie, lors de l’exercice Crystal Arrow 24.

Do you know how far the newest artillery system from can shoot

Watch the ️ of the Zuzana 2 Howitzer to find out #DeterandDefend | #WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/FwgMet06bn

— NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum - JFCBS (@NATOJFCBS) April 8, 2024