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Territorial Defense Forces – Increasing importance and future prospects within the Czech Armed Forces

Territorial Defense Forces – Increasing importance and future prospects within the Czech Armed Forces

With the changing security environment in Europe, dictated mainly by Russia's expansionist ambitions, European armies are once again focusing on conventional warfare on the…

 02. 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
Gen. Petr Svoboda: We need to stop criticizing each other and start talking more across generations

Gen. Petr Svoboda: We need to stop criticizing each other and start talking more across generations

His work in an international environment, his experience commanding a brigade, and his personal view of the current state of the Czech Army are described in the next episode…

 27. 10. 2025
Clear Sky 2025: The most demanding task is intelligence support and security, without which no appropriate or correct decisions can be made

Clear Sky 2025: The most demanding task is intelligence support and security, without which no appropriate or correct decisions can be made

A large-scale certification exercise, Clear Sky 2025, was recently held in Stará Boleslav in line with the NATO TACEVAL methodology. This assessment successfully concluded a four-year…

 24. 10. 2025
LOM PRAHA Flight Training Center takes delivery of Its first new Zlín aircraft

LOM PRAHA Flight Training Center takes delivery of Its first new Zlín aircraft

The Flight Training Center (CLV) of the state enterprise LOM PRAHA yesterday ceremonially took over the first two new aircraft as part of the modernization of its training fleet…

 23. 10. 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
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
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