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Col. Vlastimil Štěbra: Supacat will take Czech special forces to the next level

Col. Vlastimil Štěbra: Supacat will take Czech special forces to the next level

There has been talk for some time that the 601st Special Forces Group is preparing to replace its existing Land Rover Defender 110 TDi Military Armored vehicles series 3, designed for…

 25. 08. 2025
Czech volunteers in Ukraine: Who they are, why they went, and what they do?

Czech volunteers in Ukraine: Who they are, why they went, and what they do?

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, not only the Ukrainian nation but also volunteers from around the world, including the Czech Republic, joined the conflict. Czech…

 24. 08. 2025
The risk of a false sense of security about the war in Ukraine

The risk of a false sense of security about the war in Ukraine

Almost three and a half years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and eleven years since its invasion of Crimea and open support for separatists…

 22. 08. 2025
Tariffs could trigger geopolitical shifts

Tariffs could trigger geopolitical shifts

While attention is currently focused on negotiations between the US and Russia regarding the terms for ending the conflict in Ukraine, much less attention is being paid…

 21. 08. 2025
MSM North America, part of the CSG Group, wins U.S. Army contract to build the most advanced ammunition loading facility in North America

MSM North America, part of the CSG Group, wins U.S. Army contract to build the most advanced ammunition loading facility in North America

MSM North America, a subsidiary of the global Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has won a U.S. Army contract to design, construct, and commission the most advanced large-caliber…

 20. 08. 2025
Strategic autonomy or pragmatism? France's vision for supporting the European defense industry versus the reality in Central Europe

Strategic autonomy or pragmatism? France's vision for supporting the European defense industry versus the reality in Central Europe

The European Union is on the verge of the biggest turning point in defense since the end of the Cold War. The threat of war with Russia has prompted member states…

 20. 08. 2025
TUGA Radar for C-UAS and V-SHORAD systems

TUGA Radar for C-UAS and V-SHORAD systems

The Polish state company PIT-RADWAR S.A., which is a part of the Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, PGZ), is one of the few enterprises in Central European…

 18. 08. 2025
The Czech startup scene is playing an increasingly important role in the defense industry

The Czech startup scene is playing an increasingly important role in the defense industry

At this year's IDET 2025 trade fair, alongside established defense giants, startups also made a significant impact, presenting often very interesting innovative technologies. These included…

 17. 08. 2025
Military training for students: Experiences, lessons, and friendships

Military training for students: Experiences, lessons, and friendships

Four weeks during which they swapped their sneakers for combat boots and their holiday relaxation for military training. High school students from across the country have just completed the Voluntary…

 15. 08. 2025
C-295 transport aircraft fleet to undergo further modernization

C-295 transport aircraft fleet to undergo further modernization

Although the Czech Air Force will take delivery next year of the first of two ordered Embraer C-390 medium transport aircraft, which will become the new flagship of the Kbely-based…

 14. 08. 2025
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