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China’s path to the stars: Beijing aims for space dominance as a strategic security domain

China’s path to the stars: Beijing aims for space dominance as a strategic security domain

China is transforming from a rapidly growing terrestrial power into a major player in space – not only in science, but also in military affairs. Ambitious programs…

 10. 08. 2025
Czech public attitudes toward national defense

Czech public attitudes toward national defense

One of the latest surveys by the STEM analytical institute maps the Czech public's attitudes toward national defense in the context of dramatic changes in the security…

 31. 07. 2025
Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO: a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea and implications for Russia's Baltic Fleet

Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO: a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea and implications for Russia's Baltic Fleet

The accession of Sweden and Finland to the North Atlantic Alliance represents one of the most significant shifts in European security architecture since the end of the Cold…

 28. 07. 2025
The Ukrainian experience: Possible variants for the development of a main battle tank in modern warfare

The Ukrainian experience: Possible variants for the development of a main battle tank in modern warfare

The main battle tank (MBT), a symbol of 20th-century ground forces, has come under fire in the 21st century, both literally and conceptually. The war in Ukraine has not only…

 27. 07. 2025
How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

A landmark agreement was reached at the NATO summit in The Hague in June. Member states pledged to spend a total of 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035…

 25. 07. 2025
Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

In recent weeks, the debate about the future of Europe's most ambitious arms project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), has reignited. This initiative by France, Germany, and Spain aims…

 24. 07. 2025
LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

The LANDEURO conference, held on July 16 and 17, 2025, in Wiesbaden, Germany, represents a significant milestone in the current security and defense debate within the North…

 20. 07. 2025
Galvion: Not just a helmet – An open architecture integrated head system compatible with any chosen headset

Galvion: Not just a helmet – An open architecture integrated head system compatible with any chosen headset

In an era where dismounted soldiers face increasingly complex and contested environments—from peer-on-peer conflict, to counter-terrorism operations in austere terrain, or peace…

 17. 07. 2025
CV90: Armoured backbone of the Czech defence industry

CV90: Armoured backbone of the Czech defence industry

The order for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles worth more than CZK 50 billion is not just a modernization of the Czech Army's equipment. It is also a catalyst for…

 15. 07. 2025
Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the way combat operations are conducted. Today, success and survival on the battlefield depend not only on traditional kinetic capabilities…

 14. 07. 2025
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