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Slovakia is to receive Leopard 2 A4 tanks

Slovakia is to receive Leopard 2 A4 tanks

The conflict in Ukraine continues and European countries are looking for ways to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia as much as possible. Slovakia is one…

 04. 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
The Czech Republic and Slovakia have decided to cooperate in the acquisition and operation of new CV90 tracked combat vehicles

The Czech Republic and Slovakia have decided to cooperate in the acquisition and operation of new CV90 tracked combat vehicles

The Ministries of Defence of the Czech Republic and Slovakia will jointly address issues related to the acquisition of CV90 tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles. For example, they…

 28. 08. 2022
The Slovak MSM Group is also developing the almost 700-year long tradition of ammunition production in Spain

The Slovak MSM Group is also developing the almost 700-year long tradition of ammunition production in Spain

MSM Group is one of the major employers in the defence industry in Slovakia. The group's portfolio includes several companies specialising in the development of various…

 28. 08. 2022
The Warrant Officer School continues to develop international cooperation

The Warrant Officer School continues to develop international cooperation

One year has come and gone and the Warrant Officer School in Vyškov once again welcomed National Guard members from the NCO Academy in Nebraska. A three-member delegation…

 27. 08. 2022
Ministry of Defence to acquire Tatra 815-7 heavy off-road trucks

Ministry of Defence to acquire Tatra 815-7 heavy off-road trucks

On Wednesday 24 August, the Ministry of Defence concluded a contract for the acquisition of 209 Tatra 815-7 6x6 heavy-duty off-road trucks in a flatbed design with…

 25. 08. 2022
The acquisition of three proven Heron drones is just the first step – the Czech Army needs many more of these assets

The acquisition of three proven Heron drones is just the first step – the Czech Army needs many more of these assets

The announced acquisition of Heron 1 drones has brought criticism to the Ministry of Defence and the Czech Army. This is a system that made its first flight in 1994 and…

 23. 08. 2022
Pavel Konvalinka: the basic training course will introduce soldiers to a life where serving the country is not an empty phrase, but a lifestyle

Pavel Konvalinka: the basic training course will introduce soldiers to a life where serving the country is not an empty phrase, but a lifestyle

Every soldier, regardless of the unit and the future specialisation he will perform, must go through the Basic Training Course (BTC). The aim of the BTC is to train motivated…

 22. 08. 2022
Summer military tests of EL/M-2084 radar were successful

Summer military tests of EL/M-2084 radar were successful

Recently, military trials were held at Libavá and Přerov Airport to test the characteristics of the new Israeli-made EL/M-2084 mobile 3D radar, which was the first of a set…

 19. 08. 2022
Lubomír Metnar: View of defence from the perspective of the EU Presidency

Lubomír Metnar: View of defence from the perspective of the EU Presidency

From a security point of view, since the end of the Second World War, we are now living in an unprecedented time, which undoubtedly has its historical causes and must…

 17. 08. 2022
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