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How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

A landmark agreement was reached at the NATO summit in The Hague in June. Member states pledged to spend a total of 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035…

 25. 07. 2025
Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

In recent weeks, the debate about the future of Europe's most ambitious arms project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), has reignited. This initiative by France, Germany, and Spain aims…

 24. 07. 2025
CSG acquires majority stake in arms manufacturer ZVI Vsetín, a traditional Czech producer of medium caliber ammunition

CSG acquires majority stake in arms manufacturer ZVI Vsetín, a traditional Czech producer of medium caliber ammunition

MSM Group, the Slovak subsidiary of the industrial group CSG, has signed a purchase agreement with the MPI Group to acquire ZVI a.s., a Czech manufacturer primarily focused…

 22. 07. 2025
Supporting talent: CSG Endowment Fund launches scholarship program for university students

Supporting talent: CSG Endowment Fund launches scholarship program for university students

University students can now apply for scholarships. Starting in the 2025/2026 academic year, these scholarships will be paid out by the CSG Endowment Fund. Supporting education…

 21. 07. 2025
LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

The LANDEURO conference, held on July 16 and 17, 2025, in Wiesbaden, Germany, represents a significant milestone in the current security and defense debate within the North…

 20. 07. 2025
Galvion: Not just a helmet – An open architecture integrated head system compatible with any chosen headset

Galvion: Not just a helmet – An open architecture integrated head system compatible with any chosen headset

In an era where dismounted soldiers face increasingly complex and contested environments—from peer-on-peer conflict, to counter-terrorism operations in austere terrain, or peace…

 17. 07. 2025
CV90: Armoured backbone of the Czech defence industry

CV90: Armoured backbone of the Czech defence industry

The order for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles worth more than CZK 50 billion is not just a modernization of the Czech Army's equipment. It is also a catalyst for…

 15. 07. 2025
Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the way combat operations are conducted. Today, success and survival on the battlefield depend not only on traditional kinetic capabilities…

 14. 07. 2025
St. Wenceslas Cup 2025: Stress, sleep deprivation, and tactical challenges

St. Wenceslas Cup 2025: Stress, sleep deprivation, and tactical challenges

55 two-member teams, 51 shooting scenarios, 72 hours, 3 shooting ranges, and one military area – this is how we could briefly describe the eleventh annual St. Wenceslas Cup…

 09. 07. 2025
24 New TITUS Vehicles for Czech Army – KOVVŠ/M2 Packed with Cutting-Edge Tech

24 New TITUS Vehicles for Czech Army – KOVVŠ/M2 Packed with Cutting-Edge Tech

The Ministry of Defense followed up on its first acquisition of 62 TITUS 6x6 armored vehicles (Tactical Infantry Transport & Utility System), which were purchased in 2019…

 08. 07. 2025
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