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Patria AMV XP wheeled armoured vehicle with NEMO mortar on display in the Czech Republic

Patria AMV XP wheeled armoured vehicle with NEMO mortar on display in the Czech Republic

The Finnish defence industry has long been one of the most developed in Europe, with a global reach. After Finland's accession to NATO in 2023, we can expect to see…

 22. 09. 2024
From the ground and from the air, the Army helps with evacuation and flood relief. Deployment of up to 2,000 soldiers is valid until the end of October

From the ground and from the air, the Army helps with evacuation and flood relief. Deployment of up to 2,000 soldiers is valid until the end of October

The government has approved the deployment of up to 2,000 soldiers and related equipment to address the consequences of the devastating floods in the Czech Republic. This…

 21. 09. 2024
TADEAS – New armoured vehicle on a Tatra chassis

TADEAS – New armoured vehicle on a Tatra chassis

Czech company Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV) has recently completed the construction of a prototype of a new armoured vehicle on a Tatra 6x6 chassis, which bears the designation…

 20. 09. 2024
The European defense industry is struggling to cope with global competitive pressure.

The European defense industry is struggling to cope with global competitive pressure.

Mario Draghi, the former Italian Prime Minister and President of the European Central Bank, called for a radical policy change in his recently published report on EU…

 19. 09. 2024
We interviewed representatives of Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin and PGZ at MSPO 2024

We interviewed representatives of Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin and PGZ at MSPO 2024

At the recent MSPO 2024 international defence industry exhibition in Kielce, Poland, we approached several selected foreign companies to learn about their current and future projects…

 18. 09. 2024
Another potential aspect of the military revolution: Nanotechnology as a key element of NATO's future

Another potential aspect of the military revolution: Nanotechnology as a key element of NATO's future

Nanotechnology, a field that deals with the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular level, is revolutionizing the military world. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization…

 17. 09. 2024
Admiral Rob Bauer: While armies win battles, the economy wins the war

Admiral Rob Bauer: While armies win battles, the economy wins the war

On September 13–15, the NATO Military Committee held a retreat in Prague. The Committee meets three times a year at the level of the Chiefs of Defence Staff, including…

 15. 09. 2024
The inspirational Swedish model of military service: Seven percent of the most capable recruited annually

The inspirational Swedish model of military service: Seven percent of the most capable recruited annually

Over-applications for Home Guard units, strong motivation for military service, and general support for the army – this is contemporary Sweden. Although some 18-year-old Swedes have been…

 13. 09. 2024
Gen. Karel Řehka: A resilient society is made up of resilient citizens

Gen. Karel Řehka: A resilient society is made up of resilient citizens

Given the deficit from the past, 2% of our defence spending will not be enough to meet the commitments the Czech Republic has made in the Alliance, says Lieutenant General Karel…

 12. 09. 2024
Tomáš Pojar: Europe needs a strong American president who will not have Congress against him

Tomáš Pojar: Europe needs a strong American president who will not have Congress against him

We bring you an interview with National Security Advisor Tomáš Pojar, not only about the Czech munitions initiative and the efforts to discredit it, but also about the importance…

 09. 09. 2024
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