Army of the Czech Republic

Rocket Artillery: Advantages and options for its (re)introduction into the Czech Army

Rocket Artillery: Advantages and options for its (re)introduction into the Czech Army

2010 was the last year that RM vz.70 rocket launchers were used as part of the Czech armed forces. This last "roar" marked the symbolic end of rocket artillery and its relatively…

 05. 12. 2025
Drones, frost, and nights in the trenches: The 72nd Mechanized Battalion trained for modern warfare at Libavá

Drones, frost, and nights in the trenches: The 72nd Mechanized Battalion trained for modern warfare at Libavá

During the last week of November, soldiers from the 72nd Mechanized Battalion "Major General Josef Buršík" from Přáslavice spent time training at the Libavá military training area…

 03. 12. 2025
Czech Mudness: An Extreme military obstacle course organized by Czech soldiers

Czech Mudness: An Extreme military obstacle course organized by Czech soldiers

The fourth annual extreme military obstacle course in mud, Czech Mudness, took place at the Gaiziunai training area in Lithuania, which has become a tradition among soldiers…

 08. 11. 2025
Territorial Defense Forces – Increasing importance and future prospects within the Czech Armed Forces

Territorial Defense Forces – Increasing importance and future prospects within the Czech Armed Forces

With the changing security environment in Europe, dictated mainly by Russia's expansionist ambitions, European armies are once again focusing on conventional warfare on the…

 02. 11. 2025
Military transport: The backbone of logistics

Military transport: The backbone of logistics

Military transport plays an absolutely crucial role in the armed forces. It is an invisible force that ensures that soldiers, equipment, and materials get exactly where they need…

 29. 10. 2025
Leopard 2A8 tanks will serve the Czech Army well – but mobile air defense and C-UAS support remain urgent

Leopard 2A8 tanks will serve the Czech Army well – but mobile air defense and C-UAS support remain urgent

The Czech Army currently operates 42 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks. The Defense Minister's Council has approved the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 battle tanks and command tanks for CZK…

 27. 08. 2025
Military training for students: Experiences, lessons, and friendships

Military training for students: Experiences, lessons, and friendships

Four weeks during which they swapped their sneakers for combat boots and their holiday relaxation for military training. High school students from across the country have just completed the Voluntary…

 15. 08. 2025
C-295 transport aircraft fleet to undergo further modernization

C-295 transport aircraft fleet to undergo further modernization

Although the Czech Air Force will take delivery next year of the first of two ordered Embraer C-390 medium transport aircraft, which will become the new flagship of the Kbely-based…

 14. 08. 2025
First Days in reality: Joining the 4th Commando Company of the 43rd Airborne Regiment in Chrudim

First Days in reality: Joining the 4th Commando Company of the 43rd Airborne Regiment in Chrudim

Personnel work, and in particular the recruitment of new soldiers, is a priority for the current Czech Armed Forces. This is often mentioned by the Minister of Defense…

 07. 08. 2025
Voluntary military training 2025 with the 72nd Mechanized and 102nd Reconnaissance Battalions

Voluntary military training 2025 with the 72nd Mechanized and 102nd Reconnaissance Battalions

Almost 750 students enrolled in this year's voluntary military training for high school students at a total of eight training sites across the Czech Republic. The original capacity…

 01. 08. 2025
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