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Norway Receives Its First M3 System, Sparking Debate in the Czech Republic

Norway Receives Its First M3 System, Sparking Debate in the Czech Republic

Approximately one year after signing the contract, Norway took delivery of its first M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS). The handover…

 10. 11. 2026
Defense Readiness Goes Beyond the Military: What the Czech Defense Industry Needs from the Government

Defense Readiness Goes Beyond the Military: What the Czech Defense Industry Needs from the Government

In recent years, the Czech Republic has been significantly increasing its defense spending, modernizing the Czech Armed Forces, and simultaneously preparing a comprehensive review…

 09. 11. 2026
Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade Seeks to Significantly Increase Czech Companies’ Participation in European Defense Projects

Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade Seeks to Significantly Increase Czech Companies’ Participation in European Defense Projects

The European Union is preparing a significant increase in funding to support the defense, security, and space industries. However, Czech companies will need to change their…

 07. 11. 2026
Lubomír Kovařík: Strategic Independence Cannot Be Ensured Without the Czech Defense Industry

Lubomír Kovařík: Strategic Independence Cannot Be Ensured Without the Czech Defense Industry

Streamlining military acquisitions, increasing the involvement of Czech companies in defense contracts, and supporting businesses that wish to enter the defense industry. These were…

 05. 11. 2026
KVAČR 2040: General Hlaváč Says the Czech Republic Will Gradually Close Gaps in Meeting NATO Capability Requirements

KVAČR 2040: General Hlaváč Says the Czech Republic Will Gradually Close Gaps in Meeting NATO Capability Requirements

A press conference on the 2040 Concept for the Development of the Czech Armed Forces (KVAČR 2040), which had been approved by the government shortly before, took place yesterday…

 03. 11. 2026
Karel Havlíček: Defense Spending Must Not Be a Race to Meet Percentage Targets – Czech Industry Must Take the Lead

Karel Havlíček: Defense Spending Must Not Be a Race to Meet Percentage Targets – Czech Industry Must Take the Lead

Increasing the involvement of Czech companies in the defense industry, supporting exports, and the effective use of public funds are among the main priorities of the Ministry…

 01. 11. 2026
General Petr Šnajdárek: Bureaucracy Is the Biggest Obstacle to Adopting Modern Technologies

General Petr Šnajdárek: Bureaucracy Is the Biggest Obstacle to Adopting Modern Technologies

The importance of the national test range for autonomous and unmanned systems, cooperation between the Czech and foreign defense industries, and the need for fundamental changes…

 30. 10. 2026
Voluntary for as Long as Possible: The Netherlands Prepares a New Military Service Model

Voluntary for as Long as Possible: The Netherlands Prepares a New Military Service Model

On September 11 of this year, the Dutch Ministry of Defense presented a proposal for the so-called “Dienmodel,” a new framework for personnel mobilization. The government will…

 29. 10. 2026
Warrant Officer Vítězslav Kalousek: Perseverance and Teamwork Were Key to Success at Noble Skywave

Warrant Officer Vítězslav Kalousek: Perseverance and Teamwork Were Key to Success at Noble Skywave

More than 617,000 kilometers of established connections, communications with 17 countries around the world, and the farthest connection reaching all the way to New Zealand. The Czech…

 27. 10. 2026
Jaromír Zůna: Increasing Defense Spending Is Not Enough – Efficient Resource Management and Support for Czech Industry Are Also Essential

Jaromír Zůna: Increasing Defense Spending Is Not Enough – Efficient Resource Management and Support for Czech Industry Are Also Essential

Record-high defense spending, the efficient use of public funds, interagency cooperation, and support for the domestic defense industry. These were the main topics of an interview with…

 26. 10. 2026
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