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New START is ending. What will happen to nuclear stability?

New START is ending. What will happen to nuclear stability?

On February 5, 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last remaining instrument for controlling strategic nuclear weapons between the United States and Russia, expired. This…

 01. 03. 2026
The Czech public and Ukraine: stabilizing solidarity in the context of NATO

The Czech public and Ukraine: stabilizing solidarity in the context of NATO

A January survey by the STEM analytical institute shows that the Czech public's attitudes toward Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees have improved year-on-year. Interest in the conflict remains…

 28. 02. 2026
Three events, one goal: The Czech defense industry and EDF 2026

Three events, one goal: The Czech defense industry and EDF 2026

On February 17, a series of three related events focused on the European Defense Fund (EDF) 2026 took place in Prague. The Association of the Defense and Security Industry…

 24. 02. 2026
Old industry versus DefTech: a structural clash over the future of defence

Old industry versus DefTech: a structural clash over the future of defence

Today, both the European and American defense industries are on the cusp of profound structural change that goes far beyond a mere generational shift in technology. It is…

 22. 02. 2026
New firefighting technology takes military firefighters a generation ahead

New firefighting technology takes military firefighters a generation ahead

Safer interventions, faster responses, and new technologies that firefighters can rely on will enable the Czech Army to respond more comprehensively to current and future emergencies…

 20. 02. 2026
Is it time to activate the EU's "Article 5"?

Is it time to activate the EU's "Article 5"?

In connection with disputes between the United States and its European allies over the future of Greenland, scenarios have also emerged in political, media, and public discourse concerning…

 19. 02. 2026
The Danish Ministry of Defense has extended its contract with Colt Canada for the supply of C8 MRR rifles

The Danish Ministry of Defense has extended its contract with Colt Canada for the supply of C8 MRR rifles

In 2025, Colt CZ Group announced that its subsidiary Colt Canada had signed a major contract with the Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) to supply 26,000…

 18. 02. 2026
CSG confirms its commitment to transatlantic cooperation as the first Czech partner of the Munich Security Conference

CSG confirms its commitment to transatlantic cooperation as the first Czech partner of the Munich Security Conference

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) became a partner of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) for the first time this year, marking a significant milestone for the company and underscoring its…

 16. 02. 2026
Instructors from the Czech Army Ground Forces are perfecting training in movement on snow and ice in mountainous terrain

Instructors from the Czech Army Ground Forces are perfecting training in movement on snow and ice in mountainous terrain

During the winter months, basic, advanced, and instructor courses in movement on snow and ice are held in the mountainous regions of the Czech Republic to prepare soldiers…

 15. 02. 2026
Europe after New START: The end of nuclear parity and the beginning of an era of uncertainty

Europe after New START: The end of nuclear parity and the beginning of an era of uncertainty

At the turn of 2025 and 2026, the issue of nuclear weapons is returning to the center of the European security debate with an intensity unprecedented since the end…

 13. 02. 2026
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