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Gen. Karel Řehka: In Ukraine we see that the army alone is not enough to defend. The whole society must be involved

Gen. Karel Řehka: In Ukraine we see that the army alone is not enough to defend. The whole society must be involved

On 1 January 1993, not only the independent Czech Republic was established, but also its army. In the thirty years of its existence, our army has trained thousands of soldiers…

 30. 05. 2023
The Mechanised Brigade will receive the coveted CV90 armoured vehicles. The acquisition process took more than four years

The Mechanised Brigade will receive the coveted CV90 armoured vehicles. The acquisition process took more than four years

At its meeting on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, the government approved the purchase of 246 CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from Swedish manufacturer BAE Systems-Hägglunds…

 29. 05. 2023
The Czech Armed Forces will negotiate the acquisition of up to 77 Leopard 2A8 tanks in 6 modifications

The Czech Armed Forces will negotiate the acquisition of up to 77 Leopard 2A8 tanks in 6 modifications

The government recently tasked Defence Minister Jana Černochová with negotiating the possibility of joining the purchase of new Leopard 2A8 tanks, which Germany plans to acquire for…

 28. 05. 2023
The Czech company Excalibur Army and the Turkish Institute TÜBİTAK SAGE established cooperation in the field of land weapon systems

The Czech company Excalibur Army and the Turkish Institute TÜBİTAK SAGE established cooperation in the field of land weapon systems

On Thursday, May 25, at the IDET 2023 trade fair in Brno, the Czech Republic, the Excalibur Army company and the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye Defense…

 25. 05. 2023
Defence 24 Day: 24-25 May at PGE Narodowy

Defence 24 Day: 24-25 May at PGE Narodowy

The largest conference devoted to security in Central and Eastern Europe. This is the fifth edition - this time at PGE Narodowy, in the heart…

 23. 05. 2023
Czechoslovak Group and Tatra Trucks will have the largest exhibition at IDET 2023

Czechoslovak Group and Tatra Trucks will have the largest exhibition at IDET 2023

The IDET 2023 fair will take place at the Brno exhibition center from May 24 to 26. The traditional exhibitors are companies of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG) holding and the Tatra…

 19. 05. 2023
IDET celebrates its 30th birthday this year. 551 companies from 29 countries will exhibit at the fair

IDET celebrates its 30th birthday this year. 551 companies from 29 countries will exhibit at the fair

The 17th edition of the IDET international trade fair, which will take place from 24 to 26 May, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Traditionally, the Czech Armed Forces and…

 17. 05. 2023
Possible future of the new Leopard 2 tanks in the Czech Army

Possible future of the new Leopard 2 tanks in the Czech Army

As the war in Ukraine shows, tanks are definitely not old hat and still play a very important role on the modern battlefield. Recently, not only because of the support…

 16. 05. 2023
The serial production of L-39NG trainer aircraft has started in full swing

The serial production of L-39NG trainer aircraft has started in full swing

Yesterday, the Czech aircraft manufacturer AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE held a ceremonial launch of the production of four L-39NG aircraft intended for the Centre of Flight Training…

 11. 05. 2023
First flight of the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter for the Czech Army

First flight of the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter for the Czech Army

Recently, the first flight of the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter in Czech colours, which was manufactured at the Bell assembly centre in Amarillo, Texas, took place. The machine…

 10. 05. 2023
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