Black Hawk helicopters are flying with Albanian pilots at the controls
- Published: Saturday, 06 July 2024 13:59
For the first time, Black Hawk UH-60A+ helicopters are flying with Albanian pilots at the controls. FA pilots, flight technicians, and maintenance personnel have been certified to perform their duties after completing the first phase of training with American instructors from the SATMO team.
AAF firefighters and vehicles were deployed to extinguish two fires in Dhermi and Llogara
- Published: Friday, 05 July 2024 13:51
In the past 24 hours, two fires were detected in the Vlora district, which were finally extinguished through the combined efforts of the fire brigades, Armed Forces, employees of the Protected Areas administration, the Electricity Distribution Operator, and other forces under the coordination of the National Civil Protection Agency (NCPA).
Defense Minister Niko Peleshi Pays Tribute to the Genius of Albanian Literature, Ismail Kadare
- Published: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 13:37
Defense Minister Niko Peleshi paid tribute to the renowned writer Ismail Kadare, a literary genius, who passed away on July 1, 2024. Minister Peleshi placed a wreath on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, symbolizing respect and gratitude for Kadare's immense contribution to enhancing Albania's image and heritage through his internationally acclaimed works.
Bayraktar drones first images, Peleshi: Enhancing our capabilities in surveillance and security
- Published: Sunday, 30 June 2024 14:03
The first mission of the Bayraktar drones has been launched, with Defence Minister Niko Peleshi sharing their initial images.
"Joint Effort 2024" exercise ends in Bizë, Defence Minister Niko Peleshi: A real test of national plans in support of NATO
- Published: Friday, 28 June 2024 13:59
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi and Chief of Defence Major General Arben Kingji expressed satisfaction over the successful completion of the largest national exercise in the history of the Albanian Armed Forces "Joint Effort 2024."
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