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IDEB 2026: Bratislava Showcased the Future of European Defense

IDEB 2026: Bratislava Showcased the Future of European Defense

In mid-May, Bratislava once again became the hub of Central Europe’s defense industry. The IDEB Defence & Security 2026 international trade fair brought manufacturers of military…

 20. 05. 2026
Civil-Military Cooperation as an Operational Element of National Defense

Civil-Military Cooperation as an Operational Element of National Defense

The current security environment in the Czech Republic increasingly demonstrates that crisis management and the potential conduct of military operations on national territory are not…

 19. 05. 2026
Security Is Not Just a Military Issue: Pilsen Conference Opens Crucial Debate on Societal Resilience

Security Is Not Just a Military Issue: Pilsen Conference Opens Crucial Debate on Societal Resilience

Early May is traditionally associated in Pilsen with celebrations marking the city’s liberation by the U.S. Army. This year, however, the West Bohemian metropolis also became…

 17. 05. 2026
Scenarios for the Compromise of the Czech Republic’s Digital Sovereignty: Why Cyberspace Is Becoming a New Battleground for National Security

Scenarios for the Compromise of the Czech Republic’s Digital Sovereignty: Why Cyberspace Is Becoming a New Battleground for National Security

Just a decade ago, the debate over sovereignty was primarily associated with territorial integrity, military strength, or energy security. Today, however, nations are entering a new…

 15. 05. 2026
Mi-171ŠM “Krovka”: LOM PRAHA’s Czech Upgrade Turns an Eastern Platform into a Full-Fledged NATO

Mi-171ŠM “Krovka”: LOM PRAHA’s Czech Upgrade Turns an Eastern Platform into a Full-Fledged NATO

The comprehensive modernization of the Mi-171Š helicopter into the Mi-171ŠKM variant, known as “Krovka,” represents one of the most significant projects in the Czech defense…

 13. 05. 2026
Elite Ranger Course: A Test That Challenges More Than Just Physical Fitness

Elite Ranger Course: A Test That Challenges More Than Just Physical Fitness

Pain, hunger, sleep deprivation, constant stress, and the pressure to perform. The Ranger course is one of the most demanding military training programs a soldier can undergo. For…

 10. 05. 2026
Chemists and EOD Specialists Conducted a Drill at an Illegal Laboratory

Chemists and EOD Specialists Conducted a Drill at an Illegal Laboratory

According to the scenario, an illegal chemical laboratory was discovered in the liberated territory. The facility may have contained chemical warfare agents, precursors for their…

 08. 05. 2026
NÚKIB, as Part of the Polish-Czech Team, Placed Fourth in Locked Shields 2026, the World’s Largest Cyber Defense Exercise

NÚKIB, as Part of the Polish-Czech Team, Placed Fourth in Locked Shields 2026, the World’s Largest Cyber Defense Exercise

From April 21–24, 2026, the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) participated in the prestigious international cyber exercise Locked Shields 2026, which is considered…

 05. 05. 2026
Czech Army is adding TITUS KOVVŠ/M2 vehicles to its arsenal

Czech Army is adding TITUS KOVVŠ/M2 vehicles to its arsenal

In recent days, the international exercise Federated Cloud 2026 took place in the Czech Republic, focusing primarily on testing NATO communication and information systems and data sharing…

 04. 05. 2026
Europe’s Technological Dependence: What Does It Mean for the Czech Republic?

Europe’s Technological Dependence: What Does It Mean for the Czech Republic?

Europe relies on American technology more than it has long acknowledged. Although there is increasing talk of digital sovereignty, a rapid breakaway is not realistic…

 01. 05. 2026
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