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Two paths to modernization: Poland and Czechia’s evolving defense strategies

Two paths to modernization: Poland and Czechia’s evolving defense strategies

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…

 19. 10. 2025
Europe defence awakening: Czechia and the EU adapt to changing security landscape

Europe defence awakening: Czechia and the EU adapt to changing security landscape

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changing attitudes toward US security guarantees, pressure for EU strategic autonomy, and the need to modernize outdated technology—all these factors have…

 18. 10. 2025
Five Percent Defense Spending: An Opportunity or a Threat to Czech Finances?

Five Percent Defense Spending: An Opportunity or a Threat to Czech Finances?

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…

 17. 10. 2025
The need for adaptation. The continuing importance of armored forces on the battlefield

The need for adaptation. The continuing importance of armored forces on the battlefield

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…

 16. 10. 2025
Military logistics vehicles for today’s operational challenges

Military logistics vehicles for today’s operational challenges

Military logistics is the discipline of planning and executing the movement of materials and equipment, as well as supplying and ensuring maintenance. Current military…

 07. 10. 2025
Brothers in arms: Buffalo ARV3 recovery vehicle and Kodiak AEV3 engineering vehicle

Brothers in arms: Buffalo ARV3 recovery vehicle and Kodiak AEV3 engineering vehicle

On September 11, 2025, the Ministry of Defense signed a long-awaited binding order for 44 Leopard 2A8 command and combat tanks, which will form the modern armament of the 73rd…

 06. 10. 2025
China and Czech security: Towards a digital colony?

China and Czech security: Towards a digital colony?

The September warning from the National Cyber and Information Security Agency shook the Czech public debate on data protection. On September 3, 2025, NÚKIB issued a document that…

 03. 10. 2025
AI in defense: How to minimize bias and legal risks

AI in defense: How to minimize bias and legal risks

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of military capabilities, especially in the United States, Russia, and China. However, it is also becoming…

 02. 10. 2025
China shows its strength, Visegrad fractures: What the Beijing military parade revealed

China shows its strength, Visegrad fractures: What the Beijing military parade revealed

China's celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II served as a reminder of its historic victory over Japan and, at the same time, sent…

 19. 09. 2025
CV90 IFVs: A milestone for the Czech Army and Czech defense industry

CV90 IFVs: A milestone for the Czech Army and Czech defense industry

The purchase of 246 CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicles for more than CZK 50 billion is not only a significant step in the necessary modernization of the Czech…

 17. 09. 2025
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