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Europe takes responsibility: The war in Ukraine as a test of resolve

Europe takes responsibility: The war in Ukraine as a test of resolve

Ukraine estimates that it will need US$120 billion for defense in 2026, half of which it expects to come from foreign partners. At the same time, the European Union has…

 27. 12. 2025
Crowd Riot Control, or how the Military Police manages crowds and riots

Crowd Riot Control, or how the Military Police manages crowds and riots

In the current security environment, extraordinary situations or foreign operations to ensure stability may arise where normal police methods are insufficient and members of the…

 25. 12. 2025
The defense industry will continue to contribute significantly to the Slovak Republic's total GDP in 2026

The defense industry will continue to contribute significantly to the Slovak Republic's total GDP in 2026

As is traditionally the case, the end of the year is always a time for taking stock and evaluating the past twelve months. This is no different for the Slovak Ministry…

 24. 12. 2025
In today's rapidly changing security environment, the importance of logistics is intensifying.

In today's rapidly changing security environment, the importance of logistics is intensifying.

Logistics is a key, often overlooked factor in military operations that has had a fundamental impact on the outcome of conflicts since the dawn of organized armies…

 23. 12. 2025
Multipurpose logistics system for modern army HAMMAR

Multipurpose logistics system for modern army HAMMAR

Modern military operations require modern technology that can react quickly, change tasks and function in any environment. One vehicle, one driver and the ability to act as a loader…

 22. 12. 2025
Amber Lionheart 25 multinational exercise: Czech 7th Brigade confirms readiness for high-intensity operations

Amber Lionheart 25 multinational exercise: Czech 7th Brigade confirms readiness for high-intensity operations

After a year of intensive preparation, the 7th Mechanized Brigade "Dukelská" reached one of the key milestones of its modern existence. From December 8 to 17, 2025, the…

 17. 12. 2025
Lubor Koudelka: We are not hindering military procurement, but guaranteeing its legality and transparency

Lubor Koudelka: We are not hindering military procurement, but guaranteeing its legality and transparency

The processes of procuring military equipment and systems in Czechia are often criticized due to the length of time these acquisitions take. However, according to Lubor…

 16. 12. 2025
Gen. Petr Bartovský: Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, China is gaining experience and technology

Gen. Petr Bartovský: Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, China is gaining experience and technology

According to Lieutenant General Petr Bartovský, Director of Military Intelligence, the war in Ukraine has not fundamentally changed the direction of Czech military intelligence…

 15. 12. 2025
Stable strategic support for Ukraine: How NATO is reshaping its role in a new security reality

Stable strategic support for Ukraine: How NATO is reshaping its role in a new security reality

Support for Ukraine is no longer a short-term response to the war, but has become a structural part of the Alliance's strategy. NATO is gradually changing its…

 14. 12. 2025
Jan Jireš: Giving up leadership of the ammunition initiative would be very disadvantageous

Jan Jireš: Giving up leadership of the ammunition initiative would be very disadvantageous

He was involved in the establishment of the Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) and worked as a lecturer at what was then the CEVRO Institute. In 2014, he joined…

 12. 12. 2025
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