Army of the Czech Republic

The army needs a multi-layered mobile air defense system

The army needs a multi-layered mobile air defense system

The development of the fighting in Ukraine has long confirmed the necessity of having effective ground-based air defense (GBAD), including the ability to counter air threats while…

 23. 07. 2024
DANA howitzers and modern TITUS armoured vehicles in Lithuania, artillerymen coped with challenging terrain and frost

DANA howitzers and modern TITUS armoured vehicles in Lithuania, artillerymen coped with challenging terrain and frost

Great expectations and after half a year great satisfaction. This is how we can summarize the 131st Artillery Detachment's performance in the eFP mission in Lithuania. For…

 21. 07. 2024
4th Rapid Deployment Brigade: Where others fall short - the vision of modern warfare

4th Rapid Deployment Brigade: Where others fall short - the vision of modern warfare

This year, the 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade "Defence of the Nation" celebrates its 30th anniversary. The brigade was established on 1 July 1994, had ten units and until 2003 had its…

 15. 07. 2024
The Ministry of Defence plans to purchase up to 872 Tatra Force vehicles

The Ministry of Defence plans to purchase up to 872 Tatra Force vehicles

The Ministry of Defence plans to conclude a framework agreement for the purchase of Tatra Force heavy trucks with Tatra Defence Systems s.r.o. The aim is to replace obsolete…

 11. 07. 2024
Gen. Řehka: Army must do its best to make people understand the importance of defence and security of the country

Gen. Řehka: Army must do its best to make people understand the importance of defence and security of the country

The 34th annual Czech Army Ground Forces Day Bahna 2024 again brought not only a unique programme, but also a large number of Czech and foreign military equipment, including…

 05. 07. 2024
St. Wenceslas Cup once again exposed the competitors to extreme physical and mental stress, sleep deprivation and stress

St. Wenceslas Cup once again exposed the competitors to extreme physical and mental stress, sleep deprivation and stress

From 10 to 14 June 2024, the 10th edition of the international and interdepartmental competition of the Chief of the General Staff called the St. Wenceslas Cup. During…

 03. 07. 2024
New X-ray system detects more than 16,000 shades of grey and can withstand loads of up to 200 kilograms

New X-ray system detects more than 16,000 shades of grey and can withstand loads of up to 200 kilograms

More battery life, modern and user-friendly software, better wireless range, touchscreen, small and large variants of the system and many other advantages boast the new NOVO X-ray systems. The…

 20. 06. 2024
Videoreport: the L-39NG for LOM PRAHA completed its first flight

Videoreport: the L-39NG for LOM PRAHA completed its first flight

A few days ago, the first flight of the L-39NG aircraft intended for the state enterprise LOM PRAHA took place in the AERO Vodochody complex. This aircraft will be used for training…

 16. 06. 2024
Strategic project to acquire up to 77 Leopard 2A8 tanks for the Czech Armed Forces takes shape

Strategic project to acquire up to 77 Leopard 2A8 tanks for the Czech Armed Forces takes shape

As part of the List of Strategic Projects of the Army of the Czech Republic, a plan for their implementation for the next three years was submitted to the Government and…

 13. 06. 2024
The largest ever Czech-American exercise Immediate Response 2024 took place

The largest ever Czech-American exercise Immediate Response 2024 took place

The Immediate Response 2024 exercise was part of the U.S. military's largest maneuvers in Europe in decades. It is part of the ongoing Alliance exercise Steadfast Defender…

 19. 05. 2024
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