Army of the Czech Republic

Rheinmetall to deliver Leopard 2 tanks and Büffel armoured vehicle to the Czech Republic

Rheinmetall to deliver Leopard 2 tanks and Büffel armoured vehicle to the Czech Republic

Representatives of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic signed today a series of contracts with German partners for the delivery of Leopard tanks to the…

 11. 10. 2022
The competition for the supply of light strike vehicles for paratroopers has been launched

The competition for the supply of light strike vehicles for paratroopers has been launched

The National Electronic Tool (NEN) for the administration and procurement of public contracts has recently published the long-awaited Light Strike Vehicle - Purchase, i.e. the procurement…

 07. 10. 2022
Tatra Defence Vehicle will provide comprehensive service support for the superstructure of the Pandur II 8x8 KOVS, KOVVŠ

Tatra Defence Vehicle will provide comprehensive service support for the superstructure of the Pandur II 8x8 KOVS, KOVVŠ

Yesterday, the Government discussed a public contract prepared by the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, the subject of which is the performance of defects…

 06. 10. 2022
Gen. Ivo Střecha: it is essential to find an effective synergy between cutting-edge and less developed technology to achieve the desired effect on the battlefield

Gen. Ivo Střecha: it is essential to find an effective synergy between cutting-edge and less developed technology to achieve the desired effect on the battlefield

Major General Ivo Střecha recently became the first Deputy Chief of the General Staff, replacing Lieutenant General Jaromír Zúna. Gen. Střecha previously served as the Director…

 03. 10. 2022
Acquisition of Heron drones and industrial share of the Czech Republic

Acquisition of Heron drones and industrial share of the Czech Republic

Both economic and military logic encourage the state to rely mainly on domestic industry for its armaments. As a result, the money spent acts as an investment stimulus, and the…

 30. 09. 2022
How the delivery of Leopard 2 A4 tanks to the Czech Army should look like

How the delivery of Leopard 2 A4 tanks to the Czech Army should look like

On 18 May, Defence Minister Jana Černochová informed the Czech Government that she and German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht had agreed on the donation of 15 Leopard…

 24. 09. 2022
Army orders spare parts for T-72 tanks and BVP-2 infantry fighting vehicles

Army orders spare parts for T-72 tanks and BVP-2 infantry fighting vehicles

The aging equipment at the disposal of the 7th Mechanised Brigade needs to be kept in service at least until the replacement comes in the form of new IFVs and…

 17. 09. 2022
The uncertain future of the Czech Army in Mali

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
Force Design 2030 as an opportunity for the modernisation of the Czech Helicopter Air Force

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

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
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