The Communication and Information Systems Agency turns 90 today, Peleshi: the Cyber Defense the key against threats from rival powers

Published: Wednesday, 30 June 2021 12:43

The Communication and Information Systems Agency (CISA), an important part of the Albanian Armed Forces, celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the Establishment. Defense Minister Niko Peleshi, the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Bajram Begaj, Deputy Minister Dallëndyshe Bici and former military, former employees of CISA were part of the ceremony organized on this occasion.

Defense Minister Niko Peleshi in his welcoming speech, stressed the importance and of all the efforts made by the Armed Forces to maintain with honor and dignity the position that belongs to them as part of NATO. Evaluating the work and achievements of this structure in 90 years of operation, the Defense Minister spoke about the future challenges.

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Albania hands over to Bulgaria the chairmanship of SEDM after a successful leading

Published: Friday, 25 June 2021 14:26

Albania has handed over to Bulgaria the chairmanship for the Southeastern Europe Defense Ministerial Regional Initiative (SEDM), after a successful leading period, from 2019 to 2021. For this, the SEDM-Ç / PMSC Secretariat participated in the Meeting Coordinator held on June 15-18, 2021, in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The delegation of the SEDM-Ç / PMSC Secretariat was headed by Mr. Gjergji Methoxha, NATO Policy Director and EU Policy Directorate and Director of the SEDM Secretariat.

The meeting between the two Delegations was focused on the preparation and meeting convene of the Coordination Committee (SEDM-Ç) and the Political-Military Leading Committee (PMSC), and also on the work and achievements of the SEDM Secretariat during 2019-2021 and the handing over of SEDM archive and other SEDM related materials.

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Maneuvers and shooting drills at sea, exercise “ Grupex - 21” lasted two days

Published: Thursday, 24 June 2021 15:08

Naval Force effective conducted for two days “Grupex - 21” exercise. 8 ships were part of the exercise. The aim of “Grupex - 21” is the certification of the patrol group capacities.
During this exercise, elements of tactical maneuvering, naval embargo operations, search-and-rescue operations, and elements of offshore supply exercise were elaborated.
In these two days, coastal shootings were combined with the exercise "Grupex - 21" as part of a scenario prepared by the Naval Force Staff in accordance with the purpose of maritime security operations in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.

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The first woman promoted to “Major General”, minister Peleshi appraises the Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Manushaqe Shehu

Published: Tuesday, 22 June 2021 10:18

The Preferment Ceremony of the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces took place today at the Ministry of Defense.
She became the first military woman to get promoted to Major General in the Albanian Armed Forces.
During the ceremony, Defence Minister Niko Peleshi evaluated the contribution of Major General Manushaqe Shehu, emphasizing that this is an appreciation for her career achievements. Minister Peleshi noted the important tasks she has accomplished, including those of special importance.

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