Poland’s “Always Ready” program: Civilian military training for a new security era
In view of growing tensions on its eastern border, Poland is introducing an unprecedented initiative: by the end of 2026, up to 500,000 volunteers are…
In view of growing tensions on its eastern border, Poland is introducing an unprecedented initiative: by the end of 2026, up to 500,000 volunteers are…
The Czech Army is undergoing an extensive rearmament process, which should enable it to dispose of unsuitable equipment from the Soviet era and introduce modern weaponry that…
The merger of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo represents one of the biggest moves in the European space industry in the last decade. By combining their space divisions, they…
The Czech Republic's Military Police is primarily perceived by the public as a force that maintains order in the army, investigates criminal activity, and guards military…
Petr Fiala's coalition government is preparing to step down. Its steadfast support for Ukraine is one of the most significant legacies of the past election period…
The NATO summit in The Hague in June 2025 confirmed that the era of symbolic commitments is over. Czechia should no longer be in the second row – it should…
Poland has significantly surpassed the Czech Republic in terms of defense spending as a percentage of GDP. Over the past four years, Poland's defense budget has increased from…
The war in Ukraine, changing attitudes toward US security guarantees, pressure for EU strategic autonomy, and the need to modernize outdated technology—all these factors have…
Within NATO, Czechia has committed to gradually increasing its defense spending to "five percent" of gross domestic product by 2035. While the law on defense financing…
Recent and ongoing conflicts around the world, such as the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh and, in particular, the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, have brought about significant…