CZ DEFENCE Podcast

Lt. Col. Tomáš Suchý: The Leopard 2A4 Bridges the Gap Between the T-72 and the Leopard 2A8

Lt. Col. Tomáš Suchý: The Leopard 2A4 Bridges the Gap Between the T-72 and the Leopard 2A8

The 73rd Tank Battalion is undergoing the most significant transformation in its modern history. The re-equipment with Leopard 2A4 tanks and the prospect of future Leopard 2A8 tanks…

 15. 06. 2026
Lt. Gen. Václav Vlček: Without Air Defense, We Cannot Protect Critical Infrastructure

Lt. Gen. Václav Vlček: Without Air Defense, We Cannot Protect Critical Infrastructure

Since 2022, our military has been undergoing a fundamental transformation and is returning to preparations for high-intensity conflict and the defense of NATO’s eastern flank…

 08. 06. 2026
Pavel Švagr: In a Crisis, You Only Have What You Produce at Home

Pavel Švagr: In a Crisis, You Only Have What You Produce at Home

For many years, the State Material Reserves (SSHR) were viewed primarily as an inconspicuous part of the government. It was an institution that was rarely discussed, and the…

 01. 06. 2026
Maj. Gen. Jaroslav Míka: DVC Is More About Mental Resilience Than Physical Endurance

Maj. Gen. Jaroslav Míka: DVC Is More About Mental Resilience Than Physical Endurance

Interest in the Voluntary Military Training (DVC) program for high school students has exceeded the expectations of the Czech Army. From the originally planned 800 spots, the army had…

 25. 05. 2026
Col. Masopust: Hospital Must Remain Fully Operational Under Any Circumstances

Col. Masopust: Hospital Must Remain Fully Operational Under Any Circumstances

The Central Military Hospital in Prague is facing extensive infrastructure modernization, the development of new medical specialties, and the strengthening of military healthcare…

 11. 05. 2026
Col. Daverný: We Haven’t Reached Our Target State—The Main Problem with Air Defense Today Is Capacity

Col. Daverný: We Haven’t Reached Our Target State—The Main Problem with Air Defense Today Is Capacity

The Czech Army’s ground-based air defense has undergone a significant transformation in recent years—from replacing outdated Soviet equipment to introducing modern systems suited…

 27. 04. 2026
Matej Luhový: AI isn't everything. We are investing in industry, security, and technological sovereignty

Matej Luhový: AI isn't everything. We are investing in industry, security, and technological sovereignty

European venture capital is undergoing a significant transformation. While a large portion of investors today are directing capital toward software projects and artificial…

 06. 04. 2026
Milan Zvirinský: VOP CZ aims to manage the entire lifecycle of CV90 vehicles

Milan Zvirinský: VOP CZ aims to manage the entire lifecycle of CV90 vehicles

The CV90 infantry fighting vehicle project is one of the largest modernization programs of the Czech Army and one of the most extensive projects in the history of the…

 30. 03. 2026
Tomáš Kopečný: Ukraine is constantly rebuilding; the scale of the destruction is enormous

Tomáš Kopečný: Ukraine is constantly rebuilding; the scale of the destruction is enormous

Tomáš Kopečný has been closely following the war in Ukraine for a long time. Formerly the government’s special envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine, he now works…

 23. 03. 2026
Chief Warrant Officer Michal Baka: Believing new technology will teplace skill Is not the way forward

Chief Warrant Officer Michal Baka: Believing new technology will teplace skill Is not the way forward

The modernisation of the Army is not, for example, just about new howitzers with longer ranges. According to Chief Warrant Officer Michal Baka of the Army, while the equipment…

 16. 03. 2026
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