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Former Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel is considering candidacy for president

Former Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel is considering candidacy for president

Pavel would consider his candidacy if he noticed signs of deviation from democracy, that is the departure from liberal values. At that moment he would see his candidacy…

 10. 11. 2019
The legendary Tiger stopped flying in our army. The damaged Mi-24/35 will be used for spare parts.

The legendary Tiger stopped flying in our army. The damaged Mi-24/35 will be used for spare parts.

The last year’s accident of this already legendary helicopter, which caused the machine to fall from the height of several meters, has a sad denouement. After a lengthy…

 24. 10. 2019
Italian global aerospace company Leonardo has attacked the procurement of combat helicopters from USA

Italian global aerospace company Leonardo has attacked the procurement of combat helicopters from USA

The Czech Republic might come into conflict with the European Union due to violation of the rules for public supply contracts. The reason is a contract for delivery of American…

 22. 10. 2019
Czech response to Turkish aggression will be curt and diplomatic

Czech response to Turkish aggression will be curt and diplomatic

In the past years the Ministry of Defence provided ammunition for offensive guns, machine guns, but also for grenade launchers to Kurdish militia. Many tons of ammunition were…

 11. 10. 2019
Will the L-39NG become an export thriller?

Will the L-39NG become an export thriller?

This year, AERO Vodochody celebrates one hundred years from its foundation. This iconic company has produced since its foundation tens types of aircraft, including licensed production…

 10. 10. 2019
It has been exactly 8 years today since our soldier Adrian Werner died

It has been exactly 8 years today since our soldier Adrian Werner died

Today we commemorate the 8th death anniversary of the Lieutenant Adrian Werner, in memoriam, who died due to his injuries sustained in an attack of the Forward Operating…

 09. 10. 2019
The defence department is selecting a new Business Jet - the sole applicant has registered in the tender

The defence department is selecting a new Business Jet - the sole applicant has registered in the tender

The Ministry of Defence has published a tender for the purchase of a new small capacity cargo aircraft. An urgent necessity to transfer the senior officials of the Czech…

 08. 10. 2019
Modernization of existing equipment – a solution that might save considerable financial resources

Modernization of existing equipment – a solution that might save considerable financial resources

The Ministry of Defence is going to spend tens of milliards CZK over the next few years for infantry fighting vehicles, helicopters and other equipment. We’re talking about…

 04. 10. 2019
The armies of the V4 countries will exercise in the Czech Republic

The armies of the V4 countries will exercise in the Czech Republic

Czech Lion 2019. This is the name of an international exercise which will take place from September 30 to October 11, 2019 in the Czech Republic. Units of the 7th Brigade…

 29. 09. 2019
American helicopters on the NATO Days: astonishment and disillusion

American helicopters on the NATO Days: astonishment and disillusion

Bell UH-1Y Venom and Bell AH-1Z Viper, i.e. a pair of helicopters, which the Army of the Czech Republic wants, should be be included till 2023 - after signing a contract -…

 27. 09. 2019
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