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Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO: a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea and implications for Russia's Baltic Fleet

Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO: a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea and implications for Russia's Baltic Fleet

The accession of Sweden and Finland to the North Atlantic Alliance represents one of the most significant shifts in European security architecture since the end of the Cold…

 28. 07. 2025
The Ukrainian experience: Possible variants for the development of a main battle tank in modern warfare

The Ukrainian experience: Possible variants for the development of a main battle tank in modern warfare

The main battle tank (MBT), a symbol of 20th-century ground forces, has come under fire in the 21st century, both literally and conceptually. The war in Ukraine has not only…

 27. 07. 2025
How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

A landmark agreement was reached at the NATO summit in The Hague in June. Member states pledged to spend a total of 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035…

 25. 07. 2025
Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

In recent weeks, the debate about the future of Europe's most ambitious arms project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), has reignited. This initiative by France, Germany, and Spain aims…

 24. 07. 2025
CSG acquires majority stake in arms manufacturer ZVI Vsetín, a traditional Czech producer of medium caliber ammunition

CSG acquires majority stake in arms manufacturer ZVI Vsetín, a traditional Czech producer of medium caliber ammunition

MSM Group, the Slovak subsidiary of the industrial group CSG, has signed a purchase agreement with the MPI Group to acquire ZVI a.s., a Czech manufacturer primarily focused…

 22. 07. 2025
Supporting talent: CSG Endowment Fund launches scholarship program for university students

Supporting talent: CSG Endowment Fund launches scholarship program for university students

University students can now apply for scholarships. Starting in the 2025/2026 academic year, these scholarships will be paid out by the CSG Endowment Fund. Supporting education…

 21. 07. 2025
Col. Ivo Zelinka: In the field of civil-military cooperation, we are among the best NATO has to offer.

Col. Ivo Zelinka: In the field of civil-military cooperation, we are among the best NATO has to offer.

The Information and Cyber Forces Command (VeInKyS) includes the 91st Information Warfare Group. This is a unit of the Czech Army designed to carry out information operations…

 21. 07. 2025
LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

The LANDEURO conference, held on July 16 and 17, 2025, in Wiesbaden, Germany, represents a significant milestone in the current security and defense debate within the North…

 20. 07. 2025
Galvion: Not just a helmet – An open architecture integrated head system compatible with any chosen headset

Galvion: Not just a helmet – An open architecture integrated head system compatible with any chosen headset

In an era where dismounted soldiers face increasingly complex and contested environments—from peer-on-peer conflict, to counter-terrorism operations in austere terrain, or peace…

 17. 07. 2025
CV90: Armoured backbone of the Czech defence industry

CV90: Armoured backbone of the Czech defence industry

The order for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles worth more than CZK 50 billion is not just a modernization of the Czech Army's equipment. It is also a catalyst for…

 15. 07. 2025
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