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General Miloslav Lafek: Deterrence is more important today than defense itself. But the Czech Republic has been caught off guard

General Miloslav Lafek: Deterrence is more important today than defense itself. But the Czech Republic has been caught off guard

The security environment in Europe has changed fundamentally, and the warning time for a potential conflict has shortened dramatically. NATO is returning to its core mission –…

 02. 04. 2026
General Petr Šnajdárek: The military must change the way it procures technology and create opportunities for testing it

General Petr Šnajdárek: The military must change the way it procures technology and create opportunities for testing it

According to Brigadier General Petr Šnajdárek, Director of the Communications and Information Systems Division at the Ministry of Defense, rapid technological advancements…

 01. 04. 2026
Trenches and improvised field fortifications are once again of crucial importance on the modern battlefield

Trenches and improvised field fortifications are once again of crucial importance on the modern battlefield

Trenches and field fortifications are among the oldest defensive elements in the history of land warfare. As early as in ancient times, dug-out trenches, earthen ramparts, and…

 31. 03. 2026
Milan Zvirinský: VOP CZ aims to manage the entire lifecycle of CV90 vehicles

Milan Zvirinský: VOP CZ aims to manage the entire lifecycle of CV90 vehicles

The CV90 infantry fighting vehicle project is one of the largest modernization programs of the Czech Army and one of the most extensive projects in the history of the…

 30. 03. 2026
GLADIUS Weapon Stations: A Response to Ground and Air Threats

GLADIUS Weapon Stations: A Response to Ground and Air Threats

EVPÚ Defence a.s. has long focused on the development and production of remotely operated weapon stations (RWS) designed for a wide range of platforms and weapon systems. These…

 29. 03. 2026
Czech defense industry rises again as a global arms power

Czech defense industry rises again as a global arms power

In January 2026, Hynek Kmoníček, the Prime Minister’s new advisor on national security, stated that, according to available estimates, the automotive industry is likely…

 26. 03. 2026
The Czech Army's logistics units have new fuel tankers

The Czech Army's logistics units have new fuel tankers

The Czech Armed Forces have taken delivery of three new tanker trailer units designed for transporting fuel. This modern equipment will enhance the capabilities of logistics units…

 25. 03. 2026
DronyX 2026: Integrating the military, industry and government as the key to modern defense

DronyX 2026: Integrating the military, industry and government as the key to modern defense

The DronyX conference, held in Brno on March 18, featured an open discussion on unmanned aerial vehicles, anti-drone technologies, artificial intelligence, and additive…

 25. 03. 2026
The Czech Republic could acquire the ARV-3 Buffalo under the same terms as Germany—they are key to the heavy brigade’s combat readiness

The Czech Republic could acquire the ARV-3 Buffalo under the same terms as Germany—they are key to the heavy brigade’s combat readiness

The Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic is reinforcing our sole heavy brigade of the Czech Army with 44 newly acquired Leopard 2A8 combat and command tanks…

 24. 03. 2026
Tomáš Kopečný: Ukraine is constantly rebuilding; the scale of the destruction is enormous

Tomáš Kopečný: Ukraine is constantly rebuilding; the scale of the destruction is enormous

Tomáš Kopečný has been closely following the war in Ukraine for a long time. Formerly the government’s special envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine, he now works…

 23. 03. 2026
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