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Towards European space sovereignty: The Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger and Czech industrial participation

Towards European space sovereignty: The Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger and Czech industrial participation

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…

 06. 11. 2025
Military Police: From protecting forces to operating in combat and cyberspace

Military Police: From protecting forces to operating in combat and cyberspace

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…

 05. 11. 2025
Three years of support for Ukraine: What the outgoing Czech government leaves behind

Three years of support for Ukraine: What the outgoing Czech government leaves behind

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…

 04. 11. 2025
The Czech Republic after the Hague: From a passive member to a responsible ally?

The Czech Republic after the Hague: From a passive member to a responsible ally?

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…

 30. 10. 2025
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changing attitudes toward US security guarantees, pressure for EU strategic autonomy, and the need to modernize outdated technology—all these factors have…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
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