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Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: The army will not be replenished solely through recruitment

Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: The army will not be replenished solely through recruitment

Public confidence in national defence, the Czech Army's real readiness for high-intensity conflict, and the ability to translate a record budget into concrete combat capabilities…

 02. 03. 2026
New START is ending. What will happen to nuclear stability?

New START is ending. What will happen to nuclear stability?

On February 5, 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last remaining instrument for controlling strategic nuclear weapons between the United States and Russia, expired. This…

 01. 03. 2026
The Czech public and Ukraine: stabilizing solidarity in the context of NATO

The Czech public and Ukraine: stabilizing solidarity in the context of NATO

A January survey by the STEM analytical institute shows that the Czech public's attitudes toward Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees have improved year-on-year. Interest in the conflict remains…

 28. 02. 2026
Why does Czech security policy require a configuration correction?

Why does Czech security policy require a configuration correction?

The Czech Republic now has an updated Security Strategy (2023), Defence Strategy (2023), and Concept for the Development of the Czech Armed Forces. These documents correctly identify the…

 26. 02. 2026
Three events, one goal: The Czech defense industry and EDF 2026

Three events, one goal: The Czech defense industry and EDF 2026

On February 17, a series of three related events focused on the European Defense Fund (EDF) 2026 took place in Prague. The Association of the Defense and Security Industry…

 24. 02. 2026
Capt. Jan Heřmánek: Aid to Ukraine is not a sprint, but a marathon

Capt. Jan Heřmánek: Aid to Ukraine is not a sprint, but a marathon

These days, the world is commemorating the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For Jan "Sully" Heřmánek from Team 4 Ukraine, this is another reminder that…

 23. 02. 2026
Old industry versus DefTech: a structural clash over the future of defence

Old industry versus DefTech: a structural clash over the future of defence

Today, both the European and American defense industries are on the cusp of profound structural change that goes far beyond a mere generational shift in technology. It is…

 22. 02. 2026
New firefighting technology takes military firefighters a generation ahead

New firefighting technology takes military firefighters a generation ahead

Safer interventions, faster responses, and new technologies that firefighters can rely on will enable the Czech Army to respond more comprehensively to current and future emergencies…

 20. 02. 2026
Is it time to activate the EU's "Article 5"?

Is it time to activate the EU's "Article 5"?

In connection with disputes between the United States and its European allies over the future of Greenland, scenarios have also emerged in political, media, and public discourse concerning…

 19. 02. 2026
The Danish Ministry of Defense has extended its contract with Colt Canada for the supply of C8 MRR rifles

The Danish Ministry of Defense has extended its contract with Colt Canada for the supply of C8 MRR rifles

In 2025, Colt CZ Group announced that its subsidiary Colt Canada had signed a major contract with the Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) to supply 26,000…

 18. 02. 2026
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