Interview

Volume
9

Issue
141

Year
2025

Chief of the General Staff of the SAF General Daniel ZMEKO: “Slovakia Could Benefit from Türkiye’s Expertise, Including in Air Defense Training.”

Within the scope of his official visit to Ankara in June 2025, Defence Turkey Magazine has created an opportunity to have an exclusive interview with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic General Daniel ZMEKO to get first-hand information on the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, defense budget, ongoing programs that launched for the modernization of Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic and their approach to Türkiye in terms of defense industrial cooperation.

Date: Issue 141 - July 2025

Defence Turkey: Shall we start our interview by taking some key facts about the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic? Could you elaborate on the structure, responsibilities and number of personnel serving at the Slovak Armed Forces?

General Daniel ZMEKO: The Slovak Armed Forces (SAF) primarily focus on defending Slovakia and fulfilling international military commitments. They can also support domestic entities during emergencies, as allowed by Slovak law.

Interview

Chief of the General Staff of the SAF General Daniel ZMEKO: “Slovakia Could Benefit from Türkiye’s Expertise, Including in Air Defense Training.”

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