Slovakia Strengthens Air Defence with Terma’s Advanced BMD-Flex Integration

Slovakia is taking a major step toward modernizing its air defence capabilities with the integration of Terma’s advanced command-and-control (C2) software, BMD-Flex. This upgrade is part of the country’s €554 million investment in the Barak MX Integrated Air Defence System, a highly advanced air defence solution developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

By integrating Terma’s BMD-Flex software, Slovakia ensures seamless interoperability with NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence System (NATINAMDS), significantly improving its ability to detect, track, and neutralize a wide range of aerial threats, including:

• Fighter jets
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)/drones
• Cruise missiles
• Ballistic projectiles

Barak MX: A Battle-Proven Air Defence System

The Barak MX system, already in use by eight nations across four continents, is a modular, multi-layered air defence platform capable of intercepting threats at different ranges. Slovakia has acquired six batteries of this system, which will greatly enhance national security while reinforcing its commitment to NATO’s collective defence strategy.

Key features of the Barak MX include:

• Multi-layered Defence – Engages short, medium, and long-range threats.
• Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar – Provides advanced detection and tracking.
• 360-Degree Coverage – Ensures all-around defence against incoming threats.
• Network-Centric Architecture – Can integrate seamlessly with NATO’s defence systems.
• Battle-Proven Technology – Successfully deployed in multiple nations.

Terma’s BMD-Flex: The Brains Behind the Defence System

A crucial part of this integration is Terma’s BMD-Flex, a battle-proven command-and-control software already used by the Danish Defence for very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) operations. This software will act as the nerve center of Slovakia’s new air defence network, enabling:

• Real-Time Data Sharing – Immediate coordination of defence assets.
• Multi-Sensor Fusion – Integrates radars, interceptors, and battle management systems.
• NATO Interoperability – Ensures seamless communication within NATINAMDS.
• Automated Threat Analysis – Rapid decision-making in high-pressure scenarios.

NATO Integration and Strategic Importance

One of the biggest advantages of this upgrade is NATO compatibility. Slovakia’s air defence will now be fully synchronized with allied forces, allowing for faster threat detection and coordinated responses. Terma will oversee the integration process, ensuring that the system meets NATO’s operational standards and provides a unified, network-centric defence framework.

Thomas Flarup, Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Portfolio Management at Terma, highlighted the importance of this project:

"We are proud to contribute to Slovakia’s enhanced air defence capabilities by delivering our battle-proven BMD-Flex C2 software and leading the integration efforts."

Future-Proofing Slovakia’s Air Defence

By adopting the Barak MX system and Terma’s advanced software, Slovakia is future-proofing its air defence against emerging aerial threats. This investment solidifies Slovakia’s role in NATO’s defence network, ensuring the country remains well-protected against modern warfare tactics.

With this integration, Slovakia is not just upgrading its defence systems—it is strengthening its sovereign security, military readiness, and strategic position within NATO’s collective security framework.