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Defense Readiness Goes Beyond the Military: What the Czech Defense Industry Needs from the Government

Defense Readiness Goes Beyond the Military: What the Czech Defense Industry Needs from the Government

In recent years, the Czech Republic has been significantly increasing its defense spending, modernizing the Czech Armed Forces, and simultaneously preparing a comprehensive review…

 09. 11. 2026
Karel Havlíček: Defense Spending Must Not Be a Race to Meet Percentage Targets – Czech Industry Must Take the Lead

Karel Havlíček: Defense Spending Must Not Be a Race to Meet Percentage Targets – Czech Industry Must Take the Lead

Increasing the involvement of Czech companies in the defense industry, supporting exports, and the effective use of public funds are among the main priorities of the Ministry…

 01. 11. 2026
General Petr Šnajdárek: Bureaucracy Is the Biggest Obstacle to Adopting Modern Technologies

General Petr Šnajdárek: Bureaucracy Is the Biggest Obstacle to Adopting Modern Technologies

The importance of the national test range for autonomous and unmanned systems, cooperation between the Czech and foreign defense industries, and the need for fundamental changes…

 30. 10. 2026
Voluntary for as Long as Possible: The Netherlands Prepares a New Military Service Model

Voluntary for as Long as Possible: The Netherlands Prepares a New Military Service Model

On September 11 of this year, the Dutch Ministry of Defense presented a proposal for the so-called “Dienmodel,” a new framework for personnel mobilization. The government will…

 29. 10. 2026
Future Forces 2026: World Premieres, New Weapon Systems, and Technologies Transforming the Modern Battlefield

Future Forces 2026: World Premieres, New Weapon Systems, and Technologies Transforming the Modern Battlefield

The Future Forces 2026 international trade fair, which took place from October 21 to 23 in Letňany, Prague, showcased the latest technologies and trends in the field of defense…

 29. 10. 2026
Warrant Officer Vítězslav Kalousek: Perseverance and Teamwork Were Key to Success at Noble Skywave

Warrant Officer Vítězslav Kalousek: Perseverance and Teamwork Were Key to Success at Noble Skywave

More than 617,000 kilometers of established connections, communications with 17 countries around the world, and the farthest connection reaching all the way to New Zealand. The Czech…

 27. 10. 2026
Jaromír Zůna: Increasing Defense Spending Is Not Enough – Efficient Resource Management and Support for Czech Industry Are Also Essential

Jaromír Zůna: Increasing Defense Spending Is Not Enough – Efficient Resource Management and Support for Czech Industry Are Also Essential

Record-high defense spending, the efficient use of public funds, interagency cooperation, and support for the domestic defense industry. These were the main topics of an interview with…

 26. 10. 2026
Day Three of Future Forces 2026 Focuses on Robotics, Industrial Cooperation, and Advanced Technologies

Day Three of Future Forces 2026 Focuses on Robotics, Industrial Cooperation, and Advanced Technologies

The Future Forces 2026 international trade fair in Letňany, Prague, concluded its three-day professional program. The final day focused primarily on the robotization of the modern…

 24. 10. 2026
Europe’s New Security Architecture: The Czech Republic Could Secure a Seat at the Negotiating Table Through Military Logistics

Europe’s New Security Architecture: The Czech Republic Could Secure a Seat at the Negotiating Table Through Military Logistics

A very clear message resonated at the recently concluded Warsaw Security Forum: the European security architecture is undergoing a profound transformation, and the era when NATO…

 23. 10. 2026
Day Two of Future Forces 2026: Ministers, the Defense Industry, and Quantum Technologies at the CZ DEFENCE Studio

Day Two of Future Forces 2026: Ministers, the Defense Industry, and Quantum Technologies at the CZ DEFENCE Studio

The Future Forces 2026 international trade fair in Letňany, Prague, continued into its second day, focusing on modern defense technologies, industrial cooperation, and expert discussions…

 23. 10. 2026
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