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Future Forces 2026: From Armored Vehicles and New Weapons to Cutting-Edge Technologies and Strategic Partnerships

Future Forces 2026: From Armored Vehicles and New Weapons to Cutting-Edge Technologies and Strategic Partnerships

The Future Forces 2026 International Trade Fair was not only a showcase of state-of-the-art military technology, but also a venue for important industry meetings, technological…

 11. 11. 2026
Norway Receives Its First M3 System, Sparking Debate in the Czech Republic

Norway Receives Its First M3 System, Sparking Debate in the Czech Republic

Approximately one year after signing the contract, Norway took delivery of its first M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS). The handover…

 10. 11. 2026
Defense Readiness Goes Beyond the Military: What the Czech Defense Industry Needs from the Government

Defense Readiness Goes Beyond the Military: What the Czech Defense Industry Needs from the Government

In recent years, the Czech Republic has been significantly increasing its defense spending, modernizing the Czech Armed Forces, and simultaneously preparing a comprehensive review…

 09. 11. 2026
Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade Seeks to Significantly Increase Czech Companies’ Participation in European Defense Projects

Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade Seeks to Significantly Increase Czech Companies’ Participation in European Defense Projects

The European Union is preparing a significant increase in funding to support the defense, security, and space industries. However, Czech companies will need to change their…

 07. 11. 2026
Lubomír Kovařík: Strategic Independence Cannot Be Ensured Without the Czech Defense Industry

Lubomír Kovařík: Strategic Independence Cannot Be Ensured Without the Czech Defense Industry

Streamlining military acquisitions, increasing the involvement of Czech companies in defense contracts, and supporting businesses that wish to enter the defense industry. These were…

 05. 11. 2026
KVAČR 2040: General Hlaváč Says the Czech Republic Will Gradually Close Gaps in Meeting NATO Capability Requirements

KVAČR 2040: General Hlaváč Says the Czech Republic Will Gradually Close Gaps in Meeting NATO Capability Requirements

A press conference on the 2040 Concept for the Development of the Czech Armed Forces (KVAČR 2040), which had been approved by the government shortly before, took place yesterday…

 03. 11. 2026
The Army of 2040: A Bold Vision or the Price of Delayed Defense?

The Army of 2040: A Bold Vision or the Price of Delayed Defense?

The Czech Republic has a new Concept for the Development of the Czech Armed Forces through 2040. It is more analytically open, more specific, and in many respects more modern than…

 02. 11. 2026
Karel Havlíček: Defense Spending Must Not Be a Race to Meet Percentage Targets – Czech Industry Must Take the Lead

Karel Havlíček: Defense Spending Must Not Be a Race to Meet Percentage Targets – Czech Industry Must Take the Lead

Increasing the involvement of Czech companies in the defense industry, supporting exports, and the effective use of public funds are among the main priorities of the Ministry…

 01. 11. 2026
General Petr Šnajdárek: Bureaucracy Is the Biggest Obstacle to Adopting Modern Technologies

General Petr Šnajdárek: Bureaucracy Is the Biggest Obstacle to Adopting Modern Technologies

The importance of the national test range for autonomous and unmanned systems, cooperation between the Czech and foreign defense industries, and the need for fundamental changes…

 30. 10. 2026
Voluntary for as Long as Possible: The Netherlands Prepares a New Military Service Model

Voluntary for as Long as Possible: The Netherlands Prepares a New Military Service Model

On September 11 of this year, the Dutch Ministry of Defense presented a proposal for the so-called “Dienmodel,” a new framework for personnel mobilization. The government will…

 29. 10. 2026
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