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Director of the ÚVN: In the context of modern conflicts, even military medical personnel cannot be assured of their safety.

Director of the ÚVN: In the context of modern conflicts, even military medical personnel cannot be assured of their safety.

As of 1 July 2024, Colonel and neurosurgeon Václav Masopust, who was appointed by Minister of Defence Jana Černochová on the basis of the results of a selection…

 16. 08. 2024
DVC at the 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade or when they have a reason, students can bite just like soldiers

DVC at the 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade or when they have a reason, students can bite just like soldiers

During the holidays, from 22 July to 14 August, the first year of the Voluntary Military Exercise (DVC) for high school students took place. A total of 127 high school…

 14. 08. 2024
The future of tanks in Europe and in the Czech Army

The future of tanks in Europe and in the Czech Army

This year's prestigious Eurosatory 2024 arms exhibition featured, among other things, an impressive array of new tank types and versions. In Western countries, this field…

 12. 08. 2024
Voluntary military exercise students overcome their limits and face new challenges

Voluntary military exercise students overcome their limits and face new challenges

In the second week of the voluntary military exercise (VME) at the Libavá military training area, high school students focused on more advanced military skills and more demanding…

 07. 08. 2024
The strategic environment is changing – are we ready?

The strategic environment is changing – are we ready?

The current strategic developments related to the deployment of new US missiles in Germany may have a significant impact on European security and defence. European…

 06. 08. 2024
Army recruits 200 more professionals, including military pilots and cybersecurity specialists

Army recruits 200 more professionals, including military pilots and cybersecurity specialists

One hundred and ninety-nine - that is the number of this year's graduates of the University of Defence, the only military university in the Czech Republic. Sixteen military…

 04. 08. 2024
Purchase of new trucks - a forgotten modernisation project of the Slovak Army

Purchase of new trucks - a forgotten modernisation project of the Slovak Army

For the last few years, the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic have been undergoing the largest modernization in their history. The army has been partially re-equipped with modern Zuzana…

 02. 08. 2024
Military Tatra Force 3rd generation: new design and capabilities

Military Tatra Force 3rd generation: new design and capabilities

Our editorial team had a unique opportunity to visit the Kopřivnice test range, where the new military Tatra Force 3rd generation was presented. We also had the chance to discuss…

 01. 08. 2024
Czech Republic to receive more Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany

Czech Republic to receive more Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany

The Ministry of Defence will acquire 14 more Leopard 2A4 battle tanks and one Büffel 3 recovery tank from the Federal Republic of Germany. This is the second compensation…

 31. 07. 2024
Modern bridge systems for the Army of the Czech Republic are an essential support for the newly introduced equipment

Modern bridge systems for the Army of the Czech Republic are an essential support for the newly introduced equipment

The Czech Army is currently undergoing a major rearmament process, which mainly concerns the ground troops, previously largely neglected. It has already acquired all 14 German…

 30. 07. 2024
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