The upgrades on the MiG-29 fleet had no real impact on the aircraft’s overall combat capabilities as the Fulcrum’s original 1980s-era sensors and weapons remained unchanged.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

The Slovak Air Force has a fighter force of 12 Fulcrums, including ten single-seaters and two two-seaters, tentatively slated to remain in service until the end of decade.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

All 12 Slovak Fulcrums were upgraded and overhauled by February 2008. The modernisation featured both Russian and Western equipment.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

The first Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk for the Slovak Air Force on the production line.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk / S-70 - СШАUSA - 1974

Slovakia’s jet trainer is the L-39ZA, but the type also has a second­ary ground attack capability.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

The seven-strong L-410 fleet is set to be complemented by a pair of Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Let L-410 Turbolet - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1969

The Mi-17 MODER is an armed assault helicopter used in the close air support role thanks to its capability of using up to six 32-round 57mm rocket packs and UPK-23-250 gun pods.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Миль Ми-8МТ / Ми-17 - РоссияRussia - 1975

High-visibility markings denote the four upgraded Mi-17LPZS Hips tailored for peacetime SAR operations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Миль Ми-8МТ / Ми-17 - РоссияRussia - 1975

Nine Mi-17s will continue in service until at least 2020 - the fleet consists of five Mi-17Ms and four Mi-17LPZS.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Миль Ми-8МТ / Ми-17 - РоссияRussia - 1975

Slovakia was the first country in Europe to get true Westernised MiG-29s sporting NATO-standard communication, navigation and IFF equipment, but the logistics support proved to be a serious challenge.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29УБ - РоссияRussia - 1981