Acquisition of Heron drones and industrial share of the Czech Republic
Both economic and military logic encourage the state to rely mainly on domestic industry for its armaments. As a result, the money spent acts as an investment stimulus, and the…
Both economic and military logic encourage the state to rely mainly on domestic industry for its armaments. As a result, the money spent acts as an investment stimulus, and the…
On 18 May, Defence Minister Jana Černochová informed the Czech Government that she and German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht had agreed on the donation of 15 Leopard…
The aging equipment at the disposal of the 7th Mechanised Brigade needs to be kept in service at least until the replacement comes in the form of new IFVs and…
On 29 and 30 August, a meeting of EU Defence Ministers took place in Prague. The main topic was, unsurprisingly, the current conflict in Ukraine, but much attention was…
In connection with the recently announced transfer of the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters of the US Marine Corps to the armament of the Czech Armed Forces, another…
For the years 2023-2025, the Concept of build-up of the Czech Army 2030 envisages the acquisition of self-propelled mortars to increase the direct fire support capability…
One year has come and gone and the Warrant Officer School in Vyškov once again welcomed National Guard members from the NCO Academy in Nebraska. A three-member delegation…
On Wednesday 24 August, the Ministry of Defence concluded a contract for the acquisition of 209 Tatra 815-7 6x6 heavy-duty off-road trucks in a flatbed design with…
The announced acquisition of Heron 1 drones has brought criticism to the Ministry of Defence and the Czech Army. This is a system that made its first flight in 1994 and…
Every soldier, regardless of the unit and the future specialisation he will perform, must go through the Basic Training Course (BTC). The aim of the BTC is to train motivated…