New Slovak Defence Strategy sets out path to enhanced capabilities
A new national defence strategy for Slovakia envisages that 20% of the annual defence budget will be spent on weapons and equipment procurement, with 2% also allocated to military R&D.
The government of Slovakia has refreshed its defence policy for the first time in 15 years, with a new set of goals to increase the capacities and capabilities of the armed forces.
The Slovak Defence Strategy — approved on 27 January by 108 out of 120 National Council members present — also envisages greater involvement from the domestic defence industry in providing systems and equipment.
The document states that developing the armed forces requires a focus on national and international requirements as well as on new threats.
It ‘contributes significantly to strengthening relations with our partners and, at the same
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