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The return of mandatory military service in the Czech Republic is not imminent, but it will come into effect in Germany from the new year, while Poland is training volunteers

The return of mandatory military service in the Czech Republic is not imminent, but it will come into effect in Germany from the new year, while Poland is training volunteers

The debate on the return of  mandatory military service in Europe has been reignited by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and a number of countries…

 27. 11. 2025
Will the modern electric Tatra be an inspiration for military variants?

Will the modern electric Tatra be an inspiration for military variants?

The Tatra Force e-Drive BEV 8×8, the first modern truck from the Kopřivnice-based car manufacturer with a purely battery-powered drive, was presented at the e-Salon 2025 trade fair…

 19. 11. 2025
Europe plans a ‘Drone Wall’ to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank

Europe plans a ‘Drone Wall’ to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank

In response to Russian attacks, European allies are pushing for the rapid development of a joint defense against unmanned aerial vehicles. The so-called drone wall is to…

 20. 09. 2025
Bloomberg: CSG set to go public next year, among industry’s most valuable

Bloomberg: CSG set to go public next year, among industry’s most valuable

Michal Strnad's industrial group Czechoslovak Group a.s. is reportedly one step away from going public. According to Bloomberg, the Czech defense giant is already in the process…

 26. 08. 2025
Britain and Germany have signed a historic defense agreement. They have already demonstrated their mutual cooperation on the Rhine

Britain and Germany have signed a historic defense agreement. They have already demonstrated their mutual cooperation on the Rhine

The United Kingdom has signed its first bilateral defense agreement with Germany since World War II. It focuses on mutual assistance in the event of an enemy attack, combating…

 02. 08. 2025
Czech chemists played a key role in the IRON WOLF 25-I exercise and achieved Alliance certification

Czech chemists played a key role in the IRON WOLF 25-I exercise and achieved Alliance certification

Nearly four thousand soldiers from several NATO member states took part in the recent IRON WOLF 25-I exercise to assess the readiness of the Lithuanian Multinational Battle Group and…

 23. 05. 2025
The Netherlands is massively arming itself. It is purchasing new torpedoes, drones, IFVs, and rifles

The Netherlands is massively arming itself. It is purchasing new torpedoes, drones, IFVs, and rifles

The Netherlands plans to significantly increase the capabilities of its armed forces, including the navy, and has therefore decided to make a number of new military equipment…

 01. 05. 2025
"We are not wasting time in Bosnia!" Chrudim paratroopers have already joined the EUFOR Althea mission

"We are not wasting time in Bosnia!" Chrudim paratroopers have already joined the EUFOR Althea mission

More than 150 soldiers from the 43rd Airborne Regiment from Chrudim are currently participating in actions in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a part of the EUFOR Althea peacekeeping…

 21. 03. 2025
NATO's largest exercise of the year, Steadfast Dart 25, begins – the first under the leadership of the new ARF

NATO's largest exercise of the year, Steadfast Dart 25, begins – the first under the leadership of the new ARF

The largest North Atlantic Treaty Organisation exercise of the year, Steadfast Dart 25 (STDT25), began today under the command of the UK Armed Forces. Over 10,000 troops from nine…

 13. 01. 2025
Before the end of the year, Israel pledged to intensify operations against the Houthis in Yemen. Experts, however, suggest that an attack on Iran would be more appropriate

Before the end of the year, Israel pledged to intensify operations against the Houthis in Yemen. Experts, however, suggest that an attack on Iran would be more appropriate

In recent days, Israel has expanded its military activities in the region to include Yemen, which is located 2,000 kilometers away, targeting the Houthi rebels. These new strikes…

 24. 12. 2024
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