CZDEFENCE

Tatra Defence Vehicle in Kopřivnice invests in its production capacity

Tatra Defence Vehicle in Kopřivnice invests in its production capacity

It is not only with the Russian attack on Ukraine that there is a change in thinking in Europe. The long-underestimated building of the capabilities of the armed…

 22. 11. 2022
The Gripen E is comparable to the F-35A in many ways

The Gripen E is comparable to the F-35A in many ways

Extending the "what if" consideration regarding a possible disagreement during the announced negotiations for the acquisition of Lockheed Martin's 5th generation F-35A Lightning…

 29. 09. 2022
Self-propelled mortars for batteries of mechanized battalions of the Czech Armed Forces – tracked chassis are possible, wheeled chassis are necessary

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
Military aid to Ukraine must continue. The modernisation of the armed forces is a never-ending process

Military aid to Ukraine must continue. The modernisation of the armed forces is a never-ending process

There have been clear differences in the approach of Western countries to military and other assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the inexcusable and ongoing Russian…

 04. 08. 2022
Gripen as a possible future for the Czech Air Force - a solution in case of failure of the F-35 acquisition

Gripen as a possible future for the Czech Air Force - a solution in case of failure of the F-35 acquisition

Last week, the Czech Government decided to start negotiations with the US Government for the acquisition of 24 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II 5th generation fighter aircraft…

 02. 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
Investment in defence is not out the window. It enhance national and allied security and has a significant economic return

Investment in defence is not out the window. It enhance national and allied security and has a significant economic return

With the launch of the Russian attack against Ukraine in February this year, the general perception of the role of the armed forces and the defence industry has shifted…

 11. 07. 2022
The largest foreign supplier to the Czech Armed Forces is still Sweden. In an uncertain future, the involvement of domestic industry must play a major role in military procurement

The largest foreign supplier to the Czech Armed Forces is still Sweden. In an uncertain future, the involvement of domestic industry must play a major role in military procurement

The Ministry of Defence and the Army of the Czech Republic are facing a number of very important acquisition and modernisation projects, some of which have been accelerated…

 28. 06. 2022
Slovak acquisition of tracked armoured vehicles as a prospect for the Czech tender and vice versa

Slovak acquisition of tracked armoured vehicles as a prospect for the Czech tender and vice versa

The recently published "Feasibility Study for the Acquisition of Tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicles and Tracked Armoured Vehicles" in Slovakia gives a preliminary answer to the…

 06. 06. 2022
Leopard 2 will bring the 73rd Tank Battalion the long-awaited capabilities at the level expected by our allies

Leopard 2 will bring the 73rd Tank Battalion the long-awaited capabilities at the level expected by our allies

On Wednesday, 18 May 2022, the agenda of the Government meeting includes information on the procurement "T-72M4 CZ - repair and maintenance". This is a topic that in a…

 16. 05. 2022
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