Special Operations Regiment established, Peleshi: We enhance operational capabilities

Published: Thursday, 04 March 2021 10:03

The Special Operations Regiment is the newest and most elite structure of the Albanian Armed Forces. The regiment was created after the merging of the Special Forces Battalion and the Commando Battalion.

The first organic line-up of this structure was also greeted by the Defence Minister, Niko Peleshi, who was accompanied by the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Assoc. Prof. Bajram Begaj.

Minister Peleshi praised the long-term contribution of the merged battalions and assured their staff that they will have the attention of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff to further increase operational capabilities.

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New recruits start training to join AF, Peleshi: You have made the right choice!

Published: Wednesday, 03 March 2021 16:47

254 boys and girls were selected to conduct the Basic Individual Training, before being commissioned to soldiers of the Albanian Armed Forces.

The young men and women were personally greeted by the Minister of Defense, Niko Peleshi, and the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Bajram Begaj.

Pursuant to anti-COVID measures, the send-off ceremony took place with a very limited number of new recruits.

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Flood situation in Shkodra normalizes, support for farmers continues

Published: Wednesday, 03 March 2021 16:43

On the administrative units of Dajç and Ana e Malit in the municipality of Shkodra the water has completely retreated. This led to the withdrawal into their units of troops and vehicles of the 1st Infantry Battalion of Vau i Dejës and those of the Regional Support Battalion that helped the movement of the inhabitants for almost two months.

The National Civil Protection Agency, in cooperation with the prefect of the city, the municipality of Shkodra, and humanitarian organizations are still helping farmers affected by the floods.

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Military Helicopter Pilot Course, Peleshi: A significant event for the Armed Forces

Published: Tuesday, 02 March 2021 16:36

Part of future military pilots of the Albanian Air Force helicopters will be trained at home. On Farka Air Base began the Basic Officer Course on the specialty of Military Helicopter Pilot, which will be attended by lieutenants selected from various forces and units of the Armed Forces.

The initiation of this course was also attended by Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, who was accompanied by the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Prof. Assoc. Bajram Begaj.

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