Peter Gajdoš

Peter Gajdoš is a Slovak politician who served as the Minister of Defense from 2016 to 2020, representing the Slovak National Party. During his tenure, he oversaw significant military procurement initiatives, including the controversial purchase of artillery systems worth 172 million euros without a public tender in 2019. This procurement decision came under scrutiny due to allegations of improper connections to private suppliers linked to other political figures, notably Robert Kaliňák. Gajdoš's actions as Minister have been a focal point in discussions about transparency and integrity in government contracts.