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Admiral Rob Bauer: While armies win battles, the economy wins the war

Admiral Rob Bauer: While armies win battles, the economy wins the war

On September 13–15, the NATO Military Committee held a retreat in Prague. The Committee meets three times a year at the level of the Chiefs of Defence Staff, including…

 15. 09. 2024
Gen. Karel Řehka: A resilient society is made up of resilient citizens

Gen. Karel Řehka: A resilient society is made up of resilient citizens

Given the deficit from the past, 2% of our defence spending will not be enough to meet the commitments the Czech Republic has made in the Alliance, says Lieutenant General Karel…

 12. 09. 2024
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
Modernization of US-donated H-1 helicopters will cost CZK 8.1 billion, most of which will be paid for by the US government

Modernization of US-donated H-1 helicopters will cost CZK 8.1 billion, most of which will be paid for by the US government

Next week, the government will discuss the procurement of 8 H-1 platform helicopters (6 AH-1Z Viper and 2 UH-1Y Venom) donated by the US government under the Excess Defence…

 20. 07. 2024
STV GROUP will supply the Czech Army with unguided ammunition for H-1 helicopters for CZK 3.7 billion

STV GROUP will supply the Czech Army with unguided ammunition for H-1 helicopters for CZK 3.7 billion

The government today discussed a public contract of the Ministry of Defence for the supply of components of unguided rockets for the Hydra rocket system and the supply…

 17. 07. 2024
Gen. Řehka: Army must do its best to make people understand the importance of defence and security of the country

Gen. Řehka: Army must do its best to make people understand the importance of defence and security of the country

The 34th annual Czech Army Ground Forces Day Bahna 2024 again brought not only a unique programme, but also a large number of Czech and foreign military equipment, including…

 05. 07. 2024
Mutual benefit is a key factor in Lockheed Martin's successful relationship with representatives of the Czech defence industry

Mutual benefit is a key factor in Lockheed Martin's successful relationship with representatives of the Czech defence industry

This year, Lockheed Martin is progressively fulfilling planned contract signings with representatives of the Czech defense industry who will participate in the production of the…

 27. 06. 2024
The Defence Committee discussed STEM research on security and defence in the Czech Republic and communication between the army and the Ministry of Defence

The Defence Committee discussed STEM research on security and defence in the Czech Republic and communication between the army and the Ministry of Defence

Yesterday's meeting of the Parliamentary Defence Committee was emotional. In addition to the standard items, the committee also dealt with the STEM survey on security and defence…

 19. 06. 2024
MPs are debating a high-profile amendment that could change the Arms and Ammunition Act by 202

MPs are debating a high-profile amendment that could change the Arms and Ammunition Act by 202

Today, the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic has on the agenda of its 105th session the discussion of an amendment to Act No. 119/2002…

 11. 06. 2024
At present, the recruitment targets are not being met as envisaged, which will lead, among other things, to further legislative changes

At present, the recruitment targets are not being met as envisaged, which will lead, among other things, to further legislative changes

Minister of Defence Jana Černochová met today with the Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Gen. Karel Řehka to discuss issues related to the security…

 04. 06. 2024
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