CZ DIALOGUES

Gen. Petr Svoboda: We need to stop criticizing each other and start talking more across generations

Gen. Petr Svoboda: We need to stop criticizing each other and start talking more across generations

His work in an international environment, his experience commanding a brigade, and his personal view of the current state of the Czech Army are described in the next episode…

 27. 10. 2025
Col. Zdeněk Patera: Nowadays, the readiness and mobility of units is crucial

Col. Zdeněk Patera: Nowadays, the readiness and mobility of units is crucial

The year 2025 brings a number of new challenges for the Czech Army, which are reflected in the training, equipment, and mindset of individual units. The 26th Command, Control, and…

 13. 10. 2025
Col. Vojtěch Koziol: We must stay one step ahead

Col. Vojtěch Koziol: We must stay one step ahead

A unit that is not well known, yet is one of the best the Czech Army has to offer. We are talking about the 601st Special Forces Group (601st SFG) based in Prostějov…

 05. 10. 2025
Staff Sergeant Michal Baka: Adaptability to new technologies must be extremely fast

Staff Sergeant Michal Baka: Adaptability to new technologies must be extremely fast

Since April of this year, Staff Sergeant Michal Baka has held the position of Chief Warrant Officer of the Czech Army Ground Forces. What is the role of senior warrant…

 29. 09. 2025
Colonel Milan Nykodym: The Čáslav base is on constant alert and preparing for the F-35 era

Colonel Milan Nykodym: The Čáslav base is on constant alert and preparing for the F-35 era

Colonel Milan Nykodym is the Deputy Commander of the 21st Tactical Air Base of the Czech Army in Čáslav and belongs to the first generation of pilots who graduated…

 22. 09. 2025
Vasyl Zvarych: Russia owes us $350 billion for its war of aggression

Vasyl Zvarych: Russia owes us $350 billion for its war of aggression

Since the beginning of Russian aggression, the Czech Republic has stood firmly on the side of Ukraine – not only politically and militarily, but also in humanitarian terms…

 15. 09. 2025
Gen. Miroslav Hlaváč: Growing importance of active reserves

Gen. Miroslav Hlaváč: Growing importance of active reserves

What are the main directions of army modernization, what are the experiences from the acquisition processes of the Czech Army, and how does the army evaluate this year's voluntary military…

 08. 09. 2025
Gen. Jan Farlík: We will not prohibit students from using AI when writing seminar papers or final theses.

Gen. Jan Farlík: We will not prohibit students from using AI when writing seminar papers or final theses.

The University of Defence in Brno has been undergoing a transformation in recent years. It is evolving from a military university into an institution that aims…

 01. 09. 2025
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
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
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