Interviews

Lubor Koudelka: We are not hindering military procurement, but guaranteeing its legality and transparency

Lubor Koudelka: We are not hindering military procurement, but guaranteeing its legality and transparency

The processes of procuring military equipment and systems in Czechia are often criticized due to the length of time these acquisitions take. However, according to Lubor…

 16. 12. 2025
Jan Jireš: Giving up leadership of the ammunition initiative would be very disadvantageous

Jan Jireš: Giving up leadership of the ammunition initiative would be very disadvantageous

He was involved in the establishment of the Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) and worked as a lecturer at what was then the CEVRO Institute. In 2014, he joined…

 12. 12. 2025
Tomáš Pojar: If the new government fails to increase the defense budget, there is a risk of conflict with Trump

Tomáš Pojar: If the new government fails to increase the defense budget, there is a risk of conflict with Trump

We bring you a review interview with the first National Security Advisor, Tomáš Pojar, whose tenure in this role is coming to an end. What has he achieved in his…

 12. 11. 2025
Tatra Trucks CEO: The Czech Army is our top priority and key reference customer

Tatra Trucks CEO: The Czech Army is our top priority and key reference customer

The Czech manufacturer of Tatra trucks, military vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles, based in Kopřivnice, needs little introduction. These vehicles, with their proven unique chassis…

 22. 10. 2025
Maj. Radek Pavlica: Trust and understanding are the foundation of open communication within the team

Maj. Radek Pavlica: Trust and understanding are the foundation of open communication within the team

"The term officer is associated with dignity which comes from respect and a deeper understanding of the military environment, as well as the fact that good soldiers…

 20. 10. 2025
Senior Warrant Officer of the Czech Army: An army with memory, tradition, and reverence for its heroes has a strong foundation and moral integrity

Senior Warrant Officer of the Czech Army: An army with memory, tradition, and reverence for its heroes has a strong foundation and moral integrity

An interview with the newly appointed Chief Warrant Officer of the Czech Armed Forces, Warrant Officer Michal Gural, provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important…

 08. 10. 2025
General Šedivý: Chasing Russian soldiers with drones is not enough, Ukraine needs to make better use of conventional weapon systems

General Šedivý: Chasing Russian soldiers with drones is not enough, Ukraine needs to make better use of conventional weapon systems

In an interview on the state of the Ukrainian army, former Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, General Jiří Šedivý, describes what he would…

 11. 08. 2025
Capt. Jan Heřmánek: In modern combat, soldiers must be able to evaluate battlefield situations in real time and respond with complex thinking

Capt. Jan Heřmánek: In modern combat, soldiers must be able to evaluate battlefield situations in real time and respond with complex thinking

The Libavá Military Training Area recently hosted an active reserve exercise of the 72nd Mechanized Battalion called Summer Blade 2025, which was also attended by reservists from…

 29. 07. 2025
Introducing: Military Police Criminal Investigation Department

Introducing: Military Police Criminal Investigation Department

It uncovers crimes and their perpetrators, acts as a police authority in criminal proceedings, investigates misdemeanors, searches for wanted or missing soldiers and lost…

 28. 06. 2025
Tomáš Pojar: The Czech Army must outsource some activities and open up to society

Tomáš Pojar: The Czech Army must outsource some activities and open up to society

National Security Advisor Tomáš Pojar talks about the need for changes in the army that will lead to greater integration with society. According to Pojar, there are many people who…

 17. 06. 2025
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