The uncertain future of the Czech Army in Mali
On 29 and 30 August, a meeting of EU Defence Ministers took place in Prague. The main topic was, unsurprisingly, the current conflict in Ukraine, but much attention was…
12. 09. 2022
Army of the Czech Republic
Force Design 2030 as an opportunity for the modernisation of the Czech Helicopter Air Force
In connection with the recently announced transfer of the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters of the US Marine Corps to the armament of the Czech Armed Forces, another…
06. 09. 2022
Self-propelled mortars for batteries of mechanized battalions of the Czech Armed Forces – tracked chassis are possible, wheeled chassis are necessary
For the years 2023-2025, the Concept of build-up of the Czech Army 2030 envisages the acquisition of self-propelled mortars to increase the direct fire support capability…
02. 09. 2022
The Warrant Officer School continues to develop international cooperation
One year has come and gone and the Warrant Officer School in Vyškov once again welcomed National Guard members from the NCO Academy in Nebraska. A three-member delegation…
27. 08. 2022
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 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
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
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
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
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
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