US donates 29 Humvee to the Albanian Armed Forces
- Published: Wednesday, 24 March 2021 16:50
The 2nd Infantry Battalion of the Land Force (b2k) is one step closer to its full mechanization. The U.S. Government donated 29 new, armored, versatile, and high-mobility (Humvee) vehicles to this NATO-declared facility.
Minister Peleshi thanked the USA for the continuous assistance it has provided for the modernization of the Armed Forces, training, and education of our personnel.
The agreement for the medical treatment of the Albanian military troops in Turkey is signed
- Published: Wednesday, 24 March 2021 16:43
The "Protocol between the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania and the Government of the Republic of Turkey for cooperation in the field of Military Medicine" was signed at the Ministry of Defense.
The protocol was signed by General Director of Defense Policy Florian Kali and Turkish Military Attaché in Tirana Colonel Muhammet Kelami Kablay.
Last farewell to the Commander of Support Command, Brigadier General Ndriçim Sallaku
- Published: Monday, 22 March 2021 13:22
This morning, in the premises of the Ministry of Defense and respecting the anti-COVID measures, was paid homage to the untimely death of the Commander of the Support Command, Brigadier General Ndriçim Sallaku.
The President of the Republic Ilir Meta, the Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Europe Olta Xhaçka, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Prof. assoc. Bajram Begaj, US Ambassador Yuri Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey Murat Ahmet Yörük, former Minister of Defense Mimi Kodheli, military attachés accredited in our country, generals and force commanders, relatives of the deceased, friends and loved ones were present to pay their last respects to General Sallaku.
Minister Peleshi official visit to Turkey: We welcome investments in the Defense Industry
- Published: Thursday, 11 March 2021 10:30
Defense Minister Niko Peleshi is paying an official visit to Turkey, where he was received by his counterpart Hulusi Akar.
Cooperation in the Field of Defense between Albania and Turkey and further strengthening of relations between our two countries was the main topic of conversation between the two ministers.
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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