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Slovakia's modernization of the ZSU-23-4 system as proof of the broad capabilities of the Slovak defense industry

Slovakia's modernization of the ZSU-23-4 system as proof of the broad capabilities of the Slovak defense industry

The Slovak defense industry is best known for its production of self-propelled artillery howitzers and large-caliber ammunition; in this area, our eastern neighbor ranks among the…

 02. 01. 2026
The defense industry will continue to contribute significantly to the Slovak Republic's total GDP in 2026

The defense industry will continue to contribute significantly to the Slovak Republic's total GDP in 2026

As is traditionally the case, the end of the year is always a time for taking stock and evaluating the past twelve months. This is no different for the Slovak Ministry…

 24. 12. 2025
Slovakia approves funding for nine army modernization projects through SAFE

Slovakia approves funding for nine army modernization projects through SAFE

Increasing defense spending is currently one of the key objectives of the North Atlantic Alliance, as evidenced by its intention to gradually increase defense spending…

 02. 12. 2025
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
Gen. Karel Řehka: The year 2026 can be summed up in these words: accelerate, simplify, and stop waiting

Gen. Karel Řehka: The year 2026 can be summed up in these words: accelerate, simplify, and stop waiting

Yesterday, the regular Commanders' Meeting of the Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Army General Karel Řehka, took place. In addition to the Chief…

 26. 11. 2025
Pandur II 8x8 vehicles will replace old Russian armored vehicles as part of the Indonesian UN mission in Lebanon

Pandur II 8x8 vehicles will replace old Russian armored vehicles as part of the Indonesian UN mission in Lebanon

Indonesia has decided to end the deployment of its Russian-made BTR-80A armored personnel carriers in UN peacekeeping operations in Lebanon and replace them with Pandur…

 23. 11. 2025
Hradba 2025: Soldiers defend critical infrastructure

Hradba 2025: Soldiers defend critical infrastructure

The nationwide exercise HRADBA 2025 has entered its final phase and is testing the readiness of active reserve soldiers to protect key state facilities in southern Moravia. One…

 21. 11. 2025
The potential of the Czech drone industry: The army, university, and companies seek a common path

The potential of the Czech drone industry: The army, university, and companies seek a common path

On Tuesday, November 18, the University of Defense Club in Brno hosted a workshop organized by the University of Defense's Center for Security and Military-Strategic Studies…

 20. 11. 2025
Slovakia to spend 2% of GDP on defense in 2026

Slovakia to spend 2% of GDP on defense in 2026

A few days ago, the National Council of the Slovak Republic approved the draft state budget for 2026, according to which approximately €2.88 billion should be spent on defense…

 01. 11. 2025
Clear Sky 2025: The most demanding task is intelligence support and security, without which no appropriate or correct decisions can be made

Clear Sky 2025: The most demanding task is intelligence support and security, without which no appropriate or correct decisions can be made

A large-scale certification exercise, Clear Sky 2025, was recently held in Stará Boleslav in line with the NATO TACEVAL methodology. This assessment successfully concluded a four-year…

 24. 10. 2025
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