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AAF continue the work for the reconstruction of Buna Bridge

: Published: Friday, 12 May 2017 17:11

The Armed Forces sappers, in cooperation with the Albanian Fund of Development, continue the work for the reconstruction of the Buna Bridge in the city of Shkodra. According to the sappers who are working there, so far, about 40% of the 166m long bridge works are completed, which are expected to be finalized by a few weeks. The reconstruction of the Buna Bridge by the Armed Forces began several weeks ago after its depreciation, making it unusable, risking the demolition and the life of pedestrians.

The Joint Exercise “Durrësi SAREX ‘17” took place

: Published: Thursday, 11 May 2017 16:31

In the framework for the development of the main training activities of the Armed Forces, on May 10 and 11, 2017, at the Cape Pali, Durrës was held the Joint Exercise “Durrësi SAREX ‘17”.

The institutional training "Durrësi SAREX ‘17" was attended by the General Staff Director, Brigadier General Tonin Marku, Force Commanders and representatives of the participating institutions in this exercise, who closely followed the most important process of the "Durrësi SAREX ‘17" training.

Minister Kodheli pays homage on National Martyrs' Day

: Published: Friday, 05 May 2017 16:47

Today it was held the homage ceremony in honor of martyrs of the homeland. The President of the Republic, Bujar Nishani, Former Speaker of Parliament, Ilir Meta, Minister of Defence, Mimi Kodheli, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Brigadier General Dedë Prenga, and ministers, deputies, local representatives, veterans along with family members and relatives of the martyrs honored the fallen for freedom and laid wreaths of flowers at the monument "Mother Albania".

Defence Minister Kodheli and Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces Brigadier General Dedë Prenga paid homage and laid wreaths at the tombs of Feti Vogli, Floran Delia and Donald Hoxha and also met with the members of the families of the martyrs.

The Mobilization Office opens in Kukës

: Published: Saturday, 29 April 2017 12:52

The Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces continue the opening of mobilization offices throughout the country.

The Defence Minister, Mrs Mimi Kodheli, accompanied by Commander of the Support Command Colonel Ardian Bali and General Secretary of the Prefecture of Kukës County, Mr Abdulla Domi attended the opening of the office in Kukës.

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Signal Intelligence

: Published: Wednesday, 26 April 2017 12:08

The 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Signal Intelligence Company, today known as the Defense Intelligence and Security Agency (DISA), part of the Armed Forces structures, was held at the premises of the Ministry of Defence.

Defence Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, Defence Deputy Minister Mr. Idlir Peçi, Force Commanders, DISA employees and veterans of Signal Intelligence attended this event. DISA General Director, Colonel Bardhyl Kollçaku, praised the work over the years of this structure and shared curiosities about the role of the Armed Forces Signal Intelligence Company, in reporting historic events at home and abroad.