Army of the Czech Republic

Ministry of Defence to acquire Tatra 815-7 heavy off-road trucks

Ministry of Defence to acquire Tatra 815-7 heavy off-road trucks

On Wednesday 24 August, the Ministry of Defence concluded a contract for the acquisition of 209 Tatra 815-7 6x6 heavy-duty off-road trucks in a flatbed design with…

 25. 08. 2022
The acquisition of three proven Heron drones is just the first step – the Czech Army needs many more of these assets

The acquisition of three proven Heron drones is just the first step – the Czech Army needs many more of these assets

The announced acquisition of Heron 1 drones has brought criticism to the Ministry of Defence and the Czech Army. This is a system that made its first flight in 1994 and…

 23. 08. 2022
Pavel Konvalinka: the basic training course will introduce soldiers to a life where serving the country is not an empty phrase, but a lifestyle

Pavel Konvalinka: the basic training course will introduce soldiers to a life where serving the country is not an empty phrase, but a lifestyle

Every soldier, regardless of the unit and the future specialisation he will perform, must go through the Basic Training Course (BTC). The aim of the BTC is to train motivated…

 22. 08. 2022
Summer military tests of EL/M-2084 radar were successful

Summer military tests of EL/M-2084 radar were successful

Recently, military trials were held at Libavá and Přerov Airport to test the characteristics of the new Israeli-made EL/M-2084 mobile 3D radar, which was the first of a set…

 19. 08. 2022
Artillery remains the "god of war" or lessons for the Czech Army

Artillery remains the "god of war" or lessons for the Czech Army

The war in Ukraine has been going on for over five months now and has clearly moved into an attrition phase, which is all about the ability to manage and replace one's own…

 15. 08. 2022
Our pilots and technicians are already being trained in America for the new Venom and Viper helicopters that will arrive in the Czech Republic next year

Our pilots and technicians are already being trained in America for the new Venom and Viper helicopters that will arrive in the Czech Republic next year

In July, two groups of pilots and technicians from Náměšť left for the USA, where they will be retrained for six months on the new UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper helicopters…

 13. 08. 2022
Ministry of Defence to enter into negotiations with Israeli Government to acquire three Heron drones

Ministry of Defence to enter into negotiations with Israeli Government to acquire three Heron drones

The Ministry of Defence will shortly commence negotiations with the Israeli Government for the acquisition of three Heron 1 drones including all accessories consisting of ground…

 08. 08. 2022
Ground-based Air Defence acquires modern assets, but in insufficient numbers

Ground-based Air Defence acquires modern assets, but in insufficient numbers

Ground-based Air Defence has recently received some well-deserved attention. Examples and experiences not only from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict or Ukraine have already been discussed. The…

 01. 08. 2022
25th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment received new specially modified Tatras for transporting RBS-70NG

25th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment received new specially modified Tatras for transporting RBS-70NG

The 25th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment "Tobruk" has recently received the first pieces of special Tatras designed for transporting RBS-70NG anti-aircraft missile sets. The Tatra T815-7T3R31.411…

 29. 07. 2022
The Minister of Defence has cut the Gordian knot - the 7th Brigade battalions can look forward to CV90. The Air Force to F-35

The Minister of Defence has cut the Gordian knot - the 7th Brigade battalions can look forward to CV90. The Air Force to F-35

The unravelling of the purchase of tracked IFVs is expected and welcomed by many, yet rather unexpected in the form and speed of the decision. At today's meeting…

 20. 07. 2022
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