Military of Slovakia
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| Military of Slovakia |
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 Slovak soldiers on parade |
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| Military age | 17 years of age |
| Available for military service |
1,484,567, age 15–49 |
| Fit for military service |
1,134,751, age 15–49 |
| Reaching military age annually |
45,605 |
| Active personnel | 23,350 |
| Reserve personnel | 24,700 |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | $1,800 million (2008) |
| Percent of GDP | 1.85 (2006-10)[1] |
The Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (1993 - 2002 called Army of the Slovak Republic) number about 27,000 uniformed personnel. Slovakia joined NATO in March 2004.[2] and it spent 1.87% of the gross domestic product on defense in 2005.
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[edit] Structure of the armed forces
- Ground Forces - largely made up of two active mechanized infantry brigades. One armoured division and one paramilitary brigade in strategic reserve.
- Air and Air defense Forces - comprising one wing of fighters, one wing of attack and utility helicopters, and one SAM brigade.
- miscellaneous forces under the direct command of the General Staff - the 5th Special Forces Regiment
Slovakia's ambitious plan for defense reform is the well-regarded Force 2015 Long-Term Plan, which strikes a balance between requirements and resources and which envisions a professionalized, combat-capable force of 23,350 uniformed personnel by 2006.
[edit] Combat Equipment
- Tanks
- T-72 - up to 376 (CFE Treaty)
- T-72M1A - 66 (modernised to Slovak upgrade)[3]
- T-72M2 Moderna - only a few trial versions
- T-72 variants - 176 (converted to support roles or reserve)
- Artillery
- 120mm mortar - 37
- D-30 122mm - 74
- 2S1 Gvozdika - 49
- RM-70 - 87 (26 upgraded to NATO MODULAR)
- DANA 152mm - 8
- ShKH Zuzana 155mm NATO - 16
- PLdvK vz. 53/59 - 206
Note -- Some is in reserve but all listed equipment is operable till 2010 and beyond [4]
[edit] Aviation Assets
- Aerocrafts
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum - 21 (12 NATO upgrade)
- Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed - 16 (stored)
- Bell 412 - 8
- Aero L-39 Albatros - 8 (NATO upgrade)
- Antonov An-24 Coke - 1 (NATO upgrade)
- Antonov An-26 Curl - 2 (NATO upgrade)
- Let L-410 Turbolet - 7 (NATO upgrade)
- Mil Mi-24 Hind - 15
- Mil Mi-17 Hip-H - 15 (NATO upgrade)
- Mil Mi-2 Hoplite - 6
Note -- All aerocraft data is current as of 1/08
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- Lavochkin SA-2 Guideline - 3
- Isayev SA-3 Goa - 4
- SA-6 Gainful - 14 (4 batteries)
- Almaz SA-10 Grumble - 1 battery
Note -- only 5 SAM brigades projected by 2015 Long Term Model
[edit] Peacekeeping missions
Slovakia has about 750 personnel deployed worldwide on NATO- and United Nations-led peace support operations (PSOs) as well as an engineering unit in Afghanistan. Slovakia has markedly increased its commitment to KFOR and SFOR in Kosovo and Bosnia in 2002. Since the independence of Slovakia in 1993, there have been 53 uniformed personnel deaths in the line of service (by 2006).
[edit] Trivia
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National opinion polls repeatedly rate the armed forces as one of the most respected national institutions.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (Slovak)
- Slovak SAM Showcase
- Slovak Mig-29 Showcase
- Slovak Helicopter Showcase
- Slovak Artillery Showcase
- Slovak BVP-2 Armour Showcase
- Slovak T-72 Showcase
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