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Signal Corps 2026 Conference: Digital Sovereignty of the Czech Army and the Czech Republic

Signal Corps 2026 Conference: Digital Sovereignty of the Czech Army and the Czech Republic

The Signal Corps 2026 Conference took place on June 3 and 4, 2026, in Lipník nad Bečvou. More than 650 leading experts in the fields of information and communication…

 05. 06. 2026
VOP CZ and CV90: Czech Integration, Development, and Service Support for a New Generation of Infantry Fighting Vehicles

VOP CZ and CV90: Czech Integration, Development, and Service Support for a New Generation of Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicle project is one of the most significant modernization programs of the Czech Army. From the perspective of the state-owned enterprise VOP…

 04. 06. 2026
Jaromír Zůna: The Nation’s Security System Cannot Function Without an Informed Public

Jaromír Zůna: The Nation’s Security System Cannot Function Without an Informed Public

The security of the Czech Republic has long since ceased to be solely a matter for the military, the police, or other specialized state agencies. The current security environment…

 03. 06. 2026
Pavel Švagr: In a Crisis, You Only Have What You Produce at Home

Pavel Švagr: In a Crisis, You Only Have What You Produce at Home

For many years, the State Material Reserves (SSHR) were viewed primarily as an inconspicuous part of the government. It was an institution that was rarely discussed, and the…

 01. 06. 2026
The Material Readiness of the Czech Army: A True Test of the Nation’s Defense Capabilities

The Material Readiness of the Czech Army: A True Test of the Nation’s Defense Capabilities

The debate over the shortage of blood supplies for soldiers has raised broader questions about Czech defense. In a potential high-intensity conflict, the outcome would depend not only…

 31. 05. 2026
SAFEGUARD 2026: Active Reserves Practiced Protecting Critical Infrastructure on the Streets of Pilsen

SAFEGUARD 2026: Active Reserves Practiced Protecting Critical Infrastructure on the Streets of Pilsen

The bridge over the Berounka River, the Czech Post complex, the movement of heavy equipment, live-fire exercises, and simulated attacks on critical infrastructure. For several days, Plzeň…

 29. 05. 2026
Gen. Karel Řehka: Defense Begins with a Shared Understanding of What We Hold Dear

Gen. Karel Řehka: Defense Begins with a Shared Understanding of What We Hold Dear

The Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Karel Řehka, emphasized in an interview during the recent Security Conference in Pilsen that citizens are…

 28. 05. 2026
New Czech Armed Forces Chief Miroslav Hlaváč Presents Vision for a Next-Generation Military

New Czech Armed Forces Chief Miroslav Hlaváč Presents Vision for a Next-Generation Military

The Chamber of Deputies’ Defense Committee discussed the government’s proposal to appoint Lieutenant General Miroslav Hlaváč as the new Chief of the General Staff…

 27. 05. 2026
Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle: An Australian Armored Vehicle That Has Made Its Way to Europe

Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle: An Australian Armored Vehicle That Has Made Its Way to Europe

Modern conflicts in recent years have once again confirmed that crew protection, high mobility, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing battlefield conditions are among the key…

 27. 05. 2026
Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026: Where Decisions Are Made

Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026: Where Decisions Are Made

Europe’s security landscape has not looked like this in a generation. The war in Ukraine has rewritten the operational playbook across land, air and cyber domains. Autonomous systems…

 26. 05. 2026
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