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The Military Police Chief’s Shooting Competition Takes on an International Dimension for the First Time

The Military Police Chief’s Shooting Competition Takes on an International Dimension for the First Time

The 3rd annual Military Police Chief’s Shooting Competition took place on June 23 at the Dukla Plzeň Army Shooting Range. This year, 28 two-person teams competed, representing the…

 10. 07. 2026
Radomír Smolka: Tatra Is a Strategic Asset for the Defense Industry

Radomír Smolka: Tatra Is a Strategic Asset for the Defense Industry

The interview with Radomír Smolka, Director of Research and Development at Tatra Defence Vehicle and a member of the Board of Directors of Tatra Trucks, focused…

 09. 07. 2026
Arms Production in Slovakia Continues to Gain Momentum

Arms Production in Slovakia Continues to Gain Momentum

The Slovak defense industry has been thriving for several years in a row. The war in Ukraine and rising defense spending by European countries remain the primary drivers of growth…

 09. 07. 2026
Eurosatory 2026: Czech Defense Industry Showcases Innovation and Systems Integration

Eurosatory 2026: Czech Defense Industry Showcases Innovation and Systems Integration

A record number of Czech companies in attendance, hundreds of business meetings, and technologies developed based on experience gained in real-world conflicts. This year’s…

 07. 07. 2026
Chief Warrant Officer of the Czech Armed Forces Michal Gural: We Must Learn to Listen and Be More Empathetic

Chief Warrant Officer of the Czech Armed Forces Michal Gural: We Must Learn to Listen and Be More Empathetic

Chief Warrant Officer of the Czech Armed Forces Michal Gural stands at the helm of the so-called “silver corps.” In an interview with CZ DEFENCE, he describes the…

 06. 07. 2026
From Makeshift Helipads to Police Coordination: MCT Teams Put Their Skills to the Test at Hradčany Airport

From Makeshift Helipads to Police Coordination: MCT Teams Put Their Skills to the Test at Hradčany Airport

Five days of intensive training, during which members of the transport security units under the Military Transport Department proved they can handle any challenge. For the MCTs – Movement…

 04. 07. 2026
CV90 MkIV and Leopard 2A8: Two Platforms Set to Transform the Czech Army’s Heavy Ground Forces

CV90 MkIV and Leopard 2A8: Two Platforms Set to Transform the Czech Army’s Heavy Ground Forces

The introduction of the CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles and Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks represents the largest modernization of the Czech Army’s heavy ground forces in several…

 02. 07. 2026
The Czech Army Has a New Commander: Lieutenant General Hlaváč

The Czech Army Has a New Commander: Lieutenant General Hlaváč

A ceremonial handover of the position of Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces took place at Vítkov in Prague as part of the celebrations…

 30. 06. 2026
Europe After FCAS: Three Programs, Triple the Costs, and a Weaker International Position?

Europe After FCAS: Three Programs, Triple the Costs, and a Weaker International Position?

Sixth-generation fighter jet development was never just one of many military programs; for France, it has always been a symbol of national sovereignty. It was precisely this…

 27. 06. 2026
Challenges and Prospects of the European Defense Industry in a Time of Transformation Discussed at the Bavarian Representation in Prague

Challenges and Prospects of the European Defense Industry in a Time of Transformation Discussed at the Bavarian Representation in Prague

The Representative Office of the Free State of Bavaria in the Czech Republic organized a conference titled “The European Defense Industry in a Period…

 25. 06. 2026
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