CZDEFENCE

Adaptation of Czech defence to climate challenges and raw material dependencies

Adaptation of Czech defence to climate challenges and raw material dependencies

The global security architecture is undergoing fundamental changes. Climate change is no longer purely an environmental issue; it is increasingly affecting military planning…

 04. 09. 2025
Turning point in Berlin: Why Germany stopped arms exports to Israel and its impact on Europe

Turning point in Berlin: Why Germany stopped arms exports to Israel and its impact on Europe

German foreign policy toward Israel is undergoing a fundamental transformation this year. This development will have far-reaching consequences for bilateral relations and for European…

 28. 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
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
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