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Czech Roads and Railways: A Key Pillar of Allied Defense under Host Nation Support

Czech Roads and Railways: A Key Pillar of Allied Defense under Host Nation Support

The NATO summit in Ankara is slowly approaching, and with it, the topic of the Czech Republic’s commitments to the entire Alliance is once again coming to the fore…

 25. 06. 2026
VOP CZ Celebrates 80 Years: From a Repair Facility to a Strategic Pillar of National Defense

VOP CZ Celebrates 80 Years: From a Repair Facility to a Strategic Pillar of National Defense

The state-owned enterprise VOP CZ is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Its history dates back to 1946, when a military repair facility – intended primarily for the repair…

 24. 06. 2026
Combating FPV Drones with a Standard Assault Rifle: Fiocchi and CSG Unveil a New Generation of Anti-Drone Ammunition

Combating FPV Drones with a Standard Assault Rifle: Fiocchi and CSG Unveil a New Generation of Anti-Drone Ammunition

The widespread deployment of FPV drones is changing the nature of the battlefield and forcing armies to find new ways to protect their soldiers. The Italian company Fiocchi…

 22. 06. 2026
Is Mandatory Military Service Making a Comeback? If So, Most of Europe Is Asking the Wrong Question

Is Mandatory Military Service Making a Comeback? If So, Most of Europe Is Asking the Wrong Question

Across Europe, a debate that was considered taboo just a few years ago is resurfacing. From Germany to Poland to the Nordic countries, there is increasing discussion…

 21. 06. 2026
Eurosatory 2026 DAY 4: Equipment for the Czech Army and Trends That Are Changing Modern Warfare

Eurosatory 2026 DAY 4: Equipment for the Czech Army and Trends That Are Changing Modern Warfare

The world’s largest trade fair for land defense and security technology is in full swing at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition center north of Paris. This year’s edition…

 19. 06. 2026
Eurosatory 2026 Day 3: Czech Companies Prove That Defense Innovations Are Also Made in Czechia

Eurosatory 2026 Day 3: Czech Companies Prove That Defense Innovations Are Also Made in Czechia

The third day of the Eurosatory 2026 trade show confirmed the growing confidence of the Czech defense industry. Czech companies are not only presenting individual products here, but…

 18. 06. 2026
Eurosatory 2026 Day 2: A Strong Czech Presence

Eurosatory 2026 Day 2: A Strong Czech Presence

The second day of the Eurosatory 2026 trade show reaffirmed the strong position of the Czech defense industry on the international stage. In addition to the signing…

 17. 06. 2026
Leopards on the Highway for the First Time

Leopards on the Highway for the First Time

Six Leopard 2A4 tanks and one Büffel recovery vehicle on the D35 highway. Just a few years ago, in the Czech context, this would have sounded more like media hyperbole than…

 17. 06. 2026
Eurosatory 2026 Day 1: Czech Defense Companies Make a Strong Showing in Paris as Tadeas 4x4 Debuts

Eurosatory 2026 Day 1: Czech Defense Companies Make a Strong Showing in Paris as Tadeas 4x4 Debuts

The Eurosatory 2026 trade fair in Paris confirmed that the Czech defense industry has long since ceased to play the role of a mere subcontractor to foreign giants. More than fifty…

 16. 06. 2026
Explosia Is Growing in Line with European Demand for Ammunition

Explosia Is Growing in Line with European Demand for Ammunition

The record-breaking financial results of the Pardubice-based company Explosia are not merely the success of a single state-owned enterprise. They reflect a fundamental shift…

 16. 06. 2026
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