Interviews

Jaromír Zůna: Increasing Defense Spending Is Not Enough – Efficient Resource Management and Support for Czech Industry Are Also Essential

Jaromír Zůna: Increasing Defense Spending Is Not Enough – Efficient Resource Management and Support for Czech Industry Are Also Essential

Record-high defense spending, the efficient use of public funds, interagency cooperation, and support for the domestic defense industry. These were the main topics of an interview with…

 26. 10. 2026
General Hlaváč: The Army Needs Faster Procurement, Digitalized Command and Control, and AI Integration

General Hlaváč: The Army Needs Faster Procurement, Digitalized Command and Control, and AI Integration

Lengthy acquisition processes, insufficient digitization, and the need to integrate artificial intelligence into decision-making processes are among the key challenges facing the Czech Armed…

 21. 10. 2026
Brig. Gen. Zdeněk Mikula: Modernization Must Not Overshadow What Matters Most – People Are the Heart of the Brigade

Brig. Gen. Zdeněk Mikula: Modernization Must Not Overshadow What Matters Most – People Are the Heart of the Brigade

After four years, Brigadier General Zdeněk Mikula stepped down as commander of the 7th Mechanized Brigade, the main strike force of the Czech Army. His tenure was primarily focused…

 16. 10. 2026
Lt. Col. Martin Krč: When the Threat of Death Becomes Real, You Start to Think DifferentlyLt. Col. Martin Krč: When the Threat of Death Becomes Real, You Start to Think Differently

Lt. Col. Martin Krč: When the Threat of Death Becomes Real, You Start to Think DifferentlyLt. Col. Martin Krč: When the Threat of Death Becomes Real, You Start to Think Differently

We return once again to the command headquarters of the subordinate battalions of the 7th Mechanized Battalion in Hranice, specifically to Přáslavice. Along with the 73rd…

 30. 09. 2026
Brig. Gen. Miroslav Horáček: In High-Intensity Conflict, Supply Continuity, Repair Capabilities and Overall System Resilience Are Crucial

Brig. Gen. Miroslav Horáček: In High-Intensity Conflict, Supply Continuity, Repair Capabilities and Overall System Resilience Are Crucial

At a time when both the Czech Armed Forces and NATO as a whole are returning to preparations for high-intensity conflict and the collective defense of Europe, military logistics…

 27. 07. 2026
Lt. Col. Miroslav Maixner: Experimentation, criticism, stepping outside our comfort zone, and continuous development are our most effective weapons

Lt. Col. Miroslav Maixner: Experimentation, criticism, stepping outside our comfort zone, and continuous development are our most effective weapons

The youngest battalion of our 7th Mechanized Brigade – the 74th Mechanized Battalion “Colonel Bohuslav Maleček” in Bučovice – is preparing for a major rearmament…

 21. 07. 2026
Pavel Hortlík: The Defense Industry Can Learn Above All from the Automotive Sector’s Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Production Standardization

Pavel Hortlík: The Defense Industry Can Learn Above All from the Automotive Sector’s Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Production Standardization

An interview with Pavel Hortlík, director of operations at Excalibur Army’s Přelouč facility, built on the main theme of the DEFENCEO conference, “From Cars…

 13. 07. 2026
Radomír Smolka: Tatra Is a Strategic Asset for the Defense Industry

Radomír Smolka: Tatra Is a Strategic Asset for the Defense Industry

The interview with Radomír Smolka, Director of Research and Development at Tatra Defence Vehicle and a member of the Board of Directors of Tatra Trucks, focused…

 09. 07. 2026
Col. Jiří Ignác Laňka: A Society’s Resilience Begins with Prepared Citizens

Col. Jiří Ignác Laňka: A Society’s Resilience Begins with Prepared Citizens

At the Security Conference in Plzeň, Colonel Jiří Ignác Laňka, head of the office of the director of the Rapid Deployment Unit of the Czech Police, spoke. In an…

 09. 06. 2026
Jaromír Zůna: The Nation’s Security System Cannot Function Without an Informed Public

Jaromír Zůna: The Nation’s Security System Cannot Function Without an Informed Public

The security of the Czech Republic has long since ceased to be solely a matter for the military, the police, or other specialized state agencies. The current security environment…

 03. 06. 2026
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