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VOP CZ Welds Armored Cabins for KNDS, Entering the Top Tier of Military Welding

VOP CZ Welds Armored Cabins for KNDS, Entering the Top Tier of Military Welding

The state-owned enterprise VOP CZ is developing another strategic capability in the European defense industry. After obtaining the demanding DIN 2303 / Q3 certification, which…

 11. 06. 2026
Col. Jiří Ignác Laňka: A Society’s Resilience Begins with Prepared Citizens

Col. Jiří Ignác Laňka: A Society’s Resilience Begins with Prepared Citizens

At the Security Conference in Plzeň, Colonel Jiří Ignác Laňka, head of the office of the director of the Rapid Deployment Unit of the Czech Police, spoke. In an…

 09. 06. 2026
VOP CZ and CV90: Czech Integration, Development, and Service Support for a New Generation of Infantry Fighting Vehicles

VOP CZ and CV90: Czech Integration, Development, and Service Support for a New Generation of Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicle project is one of the most significant modernization programs of the Czech Army. From the perspective of the state-owned enterprise VOP…

 04. 06. 2026
Jaromír Zůna: The Nation’s Security System Cannot Function Without an Informed Public

Jaromír Zůna: The Nation’s Security System Cannot Function Without an Informed Public

The security of the Czech Republic has long since ceased to be solely a matter for the military, the police, or other specialized state agencies. The current security environment…

 03. 06. 2026
Gen. Karel Řehka: Defense Begins with a Shared Understanding of What We Hold Dear

Gen. Karel Řehka: Defense Begins with a Shared Understanding of What We Hold Dear

The Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Karel Řehka, emphasized in an interview during the recent Security Conference in Pilsen that citizens are…

 28. 05. 2026
Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle: An Australian Armored Vehicle That Has Made Its Way to Europe

Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle: An Australian Armored Vehicle That Has Made Its Way to Europe

Modern conflicts in recent years have once again confirmed that crew protection, high mobility, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing battlefield conditions are among the key…

 27. 05. 2026
Mi-171ŠM “Krovka”: LOM PRAHA’s Czech Upgrade Turns an Eastern Platform into a Full-Fledged NATO

Mi-171ŠM “Krovka”: LOM PRAHA’s Czech Upgrade Turns an Eastern Platform into a Full-Fledged NATO

The comprehensive modernization of the Mi-171Š helicopter into the Mi-171ŠKM variant, known as “Krovka,” represents one of the most significant projects in the Czech defense…

 13. 05. 2026
Lieutenant Ondřej Buriánek: Additive Manufacturing Can Bring Greater Flexibility to the Military, but It Requires Expertise, Standardization, and a Shift in Mindset

Lieutenant Ondřej Buriánek: Additive Manufacturing Can Bring Greater Flexibility to the Military, but It Requires Expertise, Standardization, and a Shift in Mindset

Additive manufacturing and 3D scanning represent a promising tool for the Czech Army that can significantly enhance the flexibility of logistical support, accelerate the production…

 22. 04. 2026
Lt. Col. Peterek and Lt. Col. Knapek: The key to maintaining momentum is modularity, openness, and rapid technology testing

Lt. Col. Peterek and Lt. Col. Knapek: The key to maintaining momentum is modularity, openness, and rapid technology testing

The rapid pace of technological development in the field of unmanned and autonomous systems presents the Czech Armed Forces with a fundamental dilemma: how to ensure that…

 15. 04. 2026
80 years of VOP CZ: from a post-war distillery to a strategic state-owned enterprise

80 years of VOP CZ: from a post-war distillery to a strategic state-owned enterprise

When a military repair facility was established in February 1946 in the building of a former distillery in Šenov near Nový Jičín, no one could have imagined that…

 10. 04. 2026
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