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Bulgary, Albanian commandos admirable representation in multinational exercise

: Published: Tuesday, 07 August 2018 17:07

3rd Platoon personnel of the 1st Company, Commando Battalion, took part in the multinational "Platinum Lion 2018" security exercise from 30th of July to 8th of August. The training was held at Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria, eight NATO members as well as countries part of PfP program were part of the exercise.

"Platinum Lion 2018" aims at increasing interoperability and strengthening relationships with allied forces in a joint training environment.

Prime Minister Rama announced NATO investment in Kuçova Air Base

: Published: Saturday, 04 August 2018 15:54

Prime Minister Rama announced via Facebook, the NATO investment in Kuçova Air Base.

Full Notice of Prime Minister Rama:

VERY GOOD NEWS!

The North Atlantic Council has approved the decision to build in Albania their first Air Base in the Western Balkans.
In partnership with the Government of the Republic of Albania, NATO will invest more than 50 million Euros just in the first phase of the modernization of the Kuçova air base.

New members of Albanian Special Forces

: Published: Friday, 03 August 2018 15:59

13 Armed Forces officers have been certified as the newest members of the Special Forces Battalion. The new officers became part of the elite of the Armed Forces after finishing the 11th basic course, which started with 50 participants, but only 13 managed to complete. For full 6 months, the trainees underwent an intensive training program, which included tactics of small units, special tactics, mountaineering, special reconnaissance, close fighting, water and underwater exercises with and without equipment, survival, etc.

Interview with Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka

: Published: Monday, 30 July 2018 15:58

Minister Xhaçka interviewed by journalist Thimi Samarxhiu for Vizion Plus, on Civil Emergencies, NATO Summit, Defense Budget, Macedonia, Kosovo, Russia and other security issues.

FA mobilizes Civil Emergency capacities, Xhaçka: 6000 effective on alert even when others are on vacation

: Published: Thursday, 26 July 2018 17:29

The AAF remain alert to face any emergency situation.

At the Cape of Pal Naval Base in Durrës, the Armed Forces contingent, who engages in emergency cases, exhibited the tools and equipment that they have at their disposal.

During the demonstration, which also served as an evidence of mobilization for the forces and means at their disposal in case of emergency, there were present Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, accompanied by Chief of General Staff Brigadier General Bardhyl Kollçaku and General Director of Civil Emergencies Haki Çako.