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How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

A landmark agreement was reached at the NATO summit in The Hague in June. Member states pledged to spend a total of 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035…

 25. 07. 2025
Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

In recent weeks, the debate about the future of Europe's most ambitious arms project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), has reignited. This initiative by France, Germany, and Spain aims…

 24. 07. 2025
LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

The LANDEURO conference, held on July 16 and 17, 2025, in Wiesbaden, Germany, represents a significant milestone in the current security and defense debate within the North…

 20. 07. 2025
Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the way combat operations are conducted. Today, success and survival on the battlefield depend not only on traditional kinetic capabilities…

 14. 07. 2025
Tables won't stop a tank: Defence needs skills, not percentages

Tables won't stop a tank: Defence needs skills, not percentages

The debate on the defence budget has become one of the most closely watched topics in Czech and European security policy in recent years. Thanks to repeated calls from the…

 03. 07. 2025
Turmoil in the Middle East, Czech Diplomacy Seeks Stability

Turmoil in the Middle East, Czech Diplomacy Seeks Stability

In recent days, international attention has turned to the unprecedented escalation of tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran. On the night of June 13, the Israeli…

 25. 06. 2025
Czech defense industry reshapes Hungary’s military capabilities

Czech defense industry reshapes Hungary’s military capabilities

The ambitious Zrínyi 2026 defense modernization program, announced in 2016, has become the backbone of Hungary's efforts to transform its military. With a total budget estimated…

 24. 06. 2025
Geopolitical anchoring of the Czech Republic in a new era: Foreign Policy Concept 2025

Geopolitical anchoring of the Czech Republic in a new era: Foreign Policy Concept 2025

The new Concept of the Foreign Policy of the Czech Republic published on May 29, 2025, emphasizes the geopolitical anchoring of the state in a changing world order. The…

 13. 06. 2025
ENOK on the rise: German special vehicles have also gained popularity among our elite soldiers from the 601st Special Forces Group

ENOK on the rise: German special vehicles have also gained popularity among our elite soldiers from the 601st Special Forces Group

Against the backdrop of growing attention to national and alliance defense in Europe, the question of the future of mobility and protection for small units is emerging…

 04. 06. 2025
Czechs in Africa: A combination of military missions, diplomacy and export offensive

Czechs in Africa: A combination of military missions, diplomacy and export offensive

Czech foreign policy towards Africa has undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years. Long perceived as a peripheral region, the continent is now taking centre stage not…

 22. 05. 2025
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