CZ DEFENCE Podcast

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The Czech Army’s ground-based air defense has undergone a significant transformation in recent years—from replacing outdated Soviet equipment to introducing modern systems suited…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
Col. Petr Tesařík: A good paratrooper should have drive and set goals for themselves, which they then achieve.

Col. Petr Tesařík: A good paratrooper should have drive and set goals for themselves, which they then achieve.

What makes a soldier a paratrooper who can stand up to pressure? We spoke with Colonel Petr Tesařík, commander of the 43rd Airborne Regiment, about the mental resilience…

 09. 03. 2026
Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: The army will not be replenished solely through recruitment

Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: The army will not be replenished solely through recruitment

Public confidence in national defence, the Czech Army's real readiness for high-intensity conflict, and the ability to translate a record budget into concrete combat capabilities…

 02. 03. 2026
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