The agreement was formalised in Tel Aviv by IMOD director general Eyal Zamir. Credit: ShU studio/Shutterstock.

The International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), SIBAT, has concluded a defence deal with Slovakia, marking the largest such agreement between the two nations.  

Valued at around €560m ($582.96m), the contract is expected to bolster Slovakia’s defence capabilities through the acquisition of IAI’s BARAK MX Integrated Air Defense System.  

The agreement was formalised in Tel Aviv by IMOD director general Eyal Zamir, alongside key figures. 

The BARAK MX is developed through close collaboration with IAI’s in-house strike systems and loitering munitions teams, drawing on the company’s expertise in the Offensive Domain to “effectively” counter enemy threats. 

This system is equipped to neutralise a range of aerial threats, including fighter jets, helicopters, UAVs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.  

With its network-centric architecture, the BARAK MX enhances real-time combat response and coordination with other defence systems.  

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With three interceptors covering operational ranges of 35, 70, and 150km, each equipped with an active radar seeker, dual-pulse engine, and a powerful warhead. 

The BARAK MX’s connectivity allows for the expansion of defended areas by linking multiple units, enabling fire units to leverage each other’s assets and engage targets beyond their individual range.  

Additionally, it facilitates the integration of Ground-Based Air Defenses (GBAD) and Naval Air Defenses into a unified, multi-layered network. 

Besides, Slovakia’s defence budget is on an upward trajectory, with projections by GlobalData indicating a consistent increase from 2024 to 2029, potentially exceeding NATO’s 2% GDP target.  

The ‘Slovakia Defense Market 2024-2029’ report anticipates the budget to climb from $25.8bn in 2020 to $30.5bn by 2029.