​The exhibition, which runs from May 12 to 14 in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, brought together more than 150 exhibitors from 17 countries, showcasing over 250 modern defence and security products and systems.

It is considered one of the major defense events in Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on defence industry, homeland and civil security, as well as international and defence cooperation.

In addition to Slovakia’s key defence products such as the next-generation ShKH EVA M3 6×6 self-propelled howitzer and the SAM120 self-propelled mortar system, the exhibition also featured advanced military technologies from other countries, including Israel’s Barak MX air defence system, Finland’s Patria AMV armoured vehicle and Italy’s Leonardo DRS M-MEP counter-drone system.

​Within the framework of the event, the Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister joined Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and representatives of international delegations in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the exhibition.

People-to-people ties underpin Vietnam-Slovakia relations

VOV.VN - A gathering was held on April 12 in Hanoi between a delegation of the Government of Slovakia and Vietnamese people who hold affection for the country and people of Slovakia, on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam by the Slovak Prime Minister and his delegation.