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New dimensions of cooperation between Slovak and Czech MODs

Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic

06.03.2025

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák hosted Ms Jana Černochová on her visit to Slovakia as the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic. As part of the bilateral meeting in Bratislava, they signed the Joint Declaration of Cooperation on Procurement of Military Equipment, Materiel and Services between the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.

Two of the many substantive areas of SVK-CZE defence cooperation concern the Czech Army's contribution to the NATO Multinational Brigade Slovakia (MNB-SVK) and the Czech Air Force's commitment to Air Policing (AP) arrangements in SVK airspace. For this, Mr Robert Kaliňák gave his personal thanks to Ms Jana Černochová. He also noted his appreciation of the Czech side's decision to extend this assistance well until the end of 2025, and promised that we are ready to take the same action at any time in the future if the Czech Republic asks us to do so.

In light of security challenges in the region and in Europe, the two ministers recognise the need to take forward the modernisation of the Armed Forces. The joint procurement by the CZE and SVK MODs of TATRA-815 trucks - which Slovakia agreed to pursue with Czechia in December 2024 - serves as a model example for regional defence industrial engagement. By signing the Joint Declaration of Cooperation today, the Slovak and Czech Republics have taken another significant stride towards closer ties.

Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová after their talks, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák stated: "This is of great importance for the growth of the defence industry in both countries. We are pleased with Czechia's great interest in manufacturing munitions of all calibres here in Slovakia, because currently we are among the largest munitions producers in Europe. After Poland, we have managed to reach yet another agreement that will lift up the defence industry, thereby raising the standard of living for people in Slovakia and driving an increase in GDP."

Both Alliance partners have agreed to hold further meetings in Slovakia and in Czechia to ensure progress on key projects.