Army of the Czech Republic

The Czech and U.S. Defence Ministers confirmed the purchase of helicopters

The Czech and U.S. Defence Ministers confirmed the purchase of helicopters

The delegation meeting led by the Defence Ministers Lubomír Metnar and Mark Esper took place at the Pentagon on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The main topic was the purchase of 12…

 14. 12. 2019
DANA 77 SpGH upgrade (not only) for Active Reserves: Options, prospects.

DANA 77 SpGH upgrade (not only) for Active Reserves: Options, prospects.

The Czech Army priority is to buy new self-propelled gun howitzers NATO 155 mm calibre. However, it does not mean that it shall forfeit its present weaponry. In the same way…

 13. 12. 2019
The new on-line ordering system - CAF entered 21st century

The new on-line ordering system - CAF entered 21st century

Fifteen years of preparation tops off. The Czech Army Force is launching a gear e-shop. Soldiers have finally lived to see an ordering system offering to order gear…

 12. 12. 2019
EUTM in Mali will be crucial for the Army of Czech Republic

EUTM in Mali will be crucial for the Army of Czech Republic

Czech Armed Forces (CAF) will assume command of the European Union training mission in Mali next year. This information was announced by the prime minister Babiš and Minister…

 06. 12. 2019
T-72 tanks and the Czech Republic

T-72 tanks and the Czech Republic

Having a look at present situation of the Czech tank force, it seems to be quite absurd to know that not long time ago was Czech, or rather Czechoslovak tank force…

 04. 12. 2019
The Czech army is testing new special Pandur II armoured vehicles

The Czech army is testing new special Pandur II armoured vehicles

In January 2017, the Czech Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Tatra Defence Vehicle to buy 20 Pandur II CZ armoured vehicles in two special versions. The…

 01. 12. 2019
EU member states should increase their defence budgets

EU member states should increase their defence budgets

The European arms industry is in many aspects lagging behind the American one, the disinclination of European states to increase their defence budgets is one of the major…

 29. 11. 2019
Conclusions of the Czech Army present condition

Conclusions of the Czech Army present condition

The army structure conception by 2030 brings a lot of information, plans and visions. According to this conception in 2030 Czech Army will be highly operational…

 28. 11. 2019
The Visegrád four members will strengthen next year

The Visegrád four members will strengthen next year

Already the second training conference of V4 countries took place last week in Olomouc. It was called Training, Education and Exercise Synchronisation Conference 2019.  These…

 24. 11. 2019
There is a need of new tanks or when will Czechia join Leopard 2 tanks users

There is a need of new tanks or when will Czechia join Leopard 2 tanks users

The future of tank units is a burning matter. Someone objects that instead of having some pieces in operation, the army should rather put money into another capacities. Defenders…

 21. 11. 2019
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