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Military Intelligence Defines the Risks of Weapons Industry Capabilities in Europe

Military Intelligence Defines the Risks of Weapons Industry Capabilities in Europe

The latest annual report from Military Intelligence (MI) focuses on the risks posed by insufficient capabilities within the arms industry in Europe and the Czech Republic. According…

 12. 10. 2024
Czech Air Force to add two Embraer C-390 transport aircraft

Czech Air Force to add two Embraer C-390 transport aircraft

The Ministry of Defence will acquire two Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. These aircraft will provide the Czech Army with new capabilities for transporting people or materials…

 02. 10. 2024
Security Committee to discuss proposed changes to gun and ammunition laws today

Security Committee to discuss proposed changes to gun and ammunition laws today

The issue of weapons and ammunition returns to the 47th session of the Security Committee today. The deputies will continue to discuss the government's draft amendments…

 26. 09. 2024
Defence Committee expresses support for the Government of the Czech Republic to continue the Munitions Initiative

Defence Committee expresses support for the Government of the Czech Republic to continue the Munitions Initiative

At yesterday's meeting of the Defence Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, members of parliament once again modified the agenda, adding a new item titled "Deployment…

 25. 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
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
Director of the ÚVN: In the context of modern conflicts, even military medical personnel cannot be assured of their safety.

Director of the ÚVN: In the context of modern conflicts, even military medical personnel cannot be assured of their safety.

As of 1 July 2024, Colonel and neurosurgeon Václav Masopust, who was appointed by Minister of Defence Jana Černochová on the basis of the results of a selection…

 16. 08. 2024
Modernization of US-donated H-1 helicopters will cost CZK 8.1 billion, most of which will be paid for by the US government

Modernization of US-donated H-1 helicopters will cost CZK 8.1 billion, most of which will be paid for by the US government

Next week, the government will discuss the procurement of 8 H-1 platform helicopters (6 AH-1Z Viper and 2 UH-1Y Venom) donated by the US government under the Excess Defence…

 20. 07. 2024
STV GROUP will supply the Czech Army with unguided ammunition for H-1 helicopters for CZK 3.7 billion

STV GROUP will supply the Czech Army with unguided ammunition for H-1 helicopters for CZK 3.7 billion

The government today discussed a public contract of the Ministry of Defence for the supply of components of unguided rockets for the Hydra rocket system and the supply…

 17. 07. 2024
Gen. Řehka: Army must do its best to make people understand the importance of defence and security of the country

Gen. Řehka: Army must do its best to make people understand the importance of defence and security of the country

The 34th annual Czech Army Ground Forces Day Bahna 2024 again brought not only a unique programme, but also a large number of Czech and foreign military equipment, including…

 05. 07. 2024
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