CZDEFENCE

Col. Daverný: We Haven’t Reached Our Target State—The Main Problem with Air Defense Today Is Capacity

Col. Daverný: We Haven’t Reached Our Target State—The Main Problem with Air Defense Today Is Capacity

The Czech Army’s ground-based air defense has undergone a significant transformation in recent years—from replacing outdated Soviet equipment to introducing modern systems suited…

 27. 04. 2026
April Is a Positive Month for the Slovak Air Force: All F-16s Delivered and First Barak MX System Arrives

April Is a Positive Month for the Slovak Air Force: All F-16s Delivered and First Barak MX System Arrives

This month marks a truly pivotal milestone in the defense of Slovakia’s airspace. As the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic announced on their Instagram account, the…

 26. 04. 2026
The Czech Army is completing a unique testing range for unmanned ground vehicles

The Czech Army is completing a unique testing range for unmanned ground vehicles

The Center for Deployable Systems of the Czech Army’s Agency for Communication and Information Systems is currently completing a unique testing range for unmanned ground vehicles…

 24. 04. 2026
Lieutenant Ondřej Buriánek: Additive Manufacturing Can Bring Greater Flexibility to the Military, but It Requires Expertise, Standardization, and a Shift in Mindset

Lieutenant Ondřej Buriánek: Additive Manufacturing Can Bring Greater Flexibility to the Military, but It Requires Expertise, Standardization, and a Shift in Mindset

Additive manufacturing and 3D scanning represent a promising tool for the Czech Army that can significantly enhance the flexibility of logistical support, accelerate the production…

 22. 04. 2026
The Rapid Deployment Force Support Battalion in Rakovník: The Invisible Pillar of Alliance Defense and the Logistical Backbone of the Czech Armed Forces

The Rapid Deployment Force Support Battalion in Rakovník: The Invisible Pillar of Alliance Defense and the Logistical Backbone of the Czech Armed Forces

In modern high-intensity conflicts, one old rule applies more urgently than ever. Armies do not win solely because of infantry or tanks on the front lines, but primarily because…

 21. 04. 2026
Colonel Milan Nykodym: Air superiority is crucial today

Colonel Milan Nykodym: Air superiority is crucial today

What does a modern air operation look like from a pilot’s perspective? In this interview, Colonel Milan Nykodym, the current acting commander of the 21st Tactical Air Base…

 20. 04. 2026
Recruitment Is Rising, but Departures Continue: Personnel Challenges Facing the Czech Armed Forces

Recruitment Is Rising, but Departures Continue: Personnel Challenges Facing the Czech Armed Forces

When the Russian Federation annexed Crimea in 2014, the Czech professional army had a strength of just 21,000 soldiers. This was the result of a long era of budget cuts, but…

 19. 04. 2026
Vulnerabilities of Critical Infrastructure in the Czech Republic: Energy, IT, and National Defense

Vulnerabilities of Critical Infrastructure in the Czech Republic: Energy, IT, and National Defense

Critical infrastructure is becoming one of the primary targets in modern conflicts. For the Czech Republic, this is not a hypothetical risk, but a concrete security…

 18. 04. 2026
Lt. Gen. Ivo Střecha: We are entering an era of permanent strategic instability

Lt. Gen. Ivo Střecha: We are entering an era of permanent strategic instability

The resurgence of high-intensity interstate conflicts, hybrid operations, and rapid technological advancements are reshaping the security environment. NATO is therefore strengthening…

 17. 04. 2026
Lt. Col. Peterek and Lt. Col. Knapek: The key to maintaining momentum is modularity, openness, and rapid technology testing

Lt. Col. Peterek and Lt. Col. Knapek: The key to maintaining momentum is modularity, openness, and rapid technology testing

The rapid pace of technological development in the field of unmanned and autonomous systems presents the Czech Armed Forces with a fundamental dilemma: how to ensure that…

 15. 04. 2026
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