Author: vibration

1.6.2022 – 31.10.2022

 

 

In addition to other modernisation objectives, the issue of air and missile defence of the Slovak Republic has become urgent, especially in view of the outbreak of armed conflict in our immediate neighbourhood. At the same time, it is a complex issue that requires consideration of many aspects, including the latest trends, financial possibilities, national and regional specificities, the creation of synergies and the need for interoperability of systems within NATO structures. The project therefore sought to formulate, on the basis of expert discussion and in-depth analysis of relevant factors, a series of recommendations leading to the selection of the most appropriate solution in the field of air defence for the Slovak Republic.

15.4.2022 – 31.12.2022

 

 

The project focused on the security and defence impacts of climate change with the aim to open a public debate in the Slovak Republic and the Central European region on these topics, as well as to raise awareness of the issue and to highlight the efforts of the North Atlantic Alliance in this area.

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1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025

The project, funded under the Horizon Europe scheme, aims to strengthen cooperation between ICE, the University of Liège, and the University of Paris on the topic of migration and asylum. The project reflects on the deep divisions that have emerged between EU countries as a result of the 2015-16 migration crisis. The aim of the project is to stimulate communication and cooperation not only at political level, but also between academia and research institutions, in order to seek common answers to questions about the future of EU migration and asylum policies.

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1.7.2023 – 31.12.2023

 

 

“Procurement of military equipment represents not only a potential improvement of defence capabilities, but also, in most cases, a significant burden on the budget of the Ministry of Defence and public finances as a whole. When assessing the price, the public is usually confronted only with the so-called acquisition price of the equipment, which often does not take into account the total life cycle including service, logistics, training, but also the cost of the actual decommissioning of the equipment from the use of the armed forces. Such a comprehensive view then shows a much more realistic view of the public requirements. It is therefore imperative that the complex process of assessing and procuring new military equipment is addressed through the lens of tracking all costs, which can give us a much more accurate/precise perception of the total costs required.

The project “Life Cycle Management of Military Equipment: Experiences, Expectations and Opportunities for Collaboration” was made possible thanks to the support of the Ministry of Defence of the SR and Rheinmetall MAN.

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