Interviews

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
Gen. Karel Řehka: Defense Begins with a Shared Understanding of What We Hold Dear

Gen. Karel Řehka: Defense Begins with a Shared Understanding of What We Hold Dear

The Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Karel Řehka, emphasized in an interview during the recent Security Conference in Pilsen that citizens are…

 28. 05. 2026
Lieutenant Ondřej Buriánek: Additive Manufacturing Can Bring Greater Flexibility to the Military, but It Requires Expertise, Standardization, and a Shift in Mindset

Lieutenant Ondřej Buriánek: Additive Manufacturing Can Bring Greater Flexibility to the Military, but It Requires Expertise, Standardization, and a Shift in Mindset

Additive manufacturing and 3D scanning represent a promising tool for the Czech Army that can significantly enhance the flexibility of logistical support, accelerate the production…

 22. 04. 2026
Lt. Gen. Ivo Střecha: We are entering an era of permanent strategic instability

Lt. Gen. Ivo Střecha: We are entering an era of permanent strategic instability

The resurgence of high-intensity interstate conflicts, hybrid operations, and rapid technological advancements are reshaping the security environment. NATO is therefore strengthening…

 17. 04. 2026
Lt. Col. Peterek and Lt. Col. Knapek: The key to maintaining momentum is modularity, openness, and rapid technology testing

Lt. Col. Peterek and Lt. Col. Knapek: The key to maintaining momentum is modularity, openness, and rapid technology testing

The rapid pace of technological development in the field of unmanned and autonomous systems presents the Czech Armed Forces with a fundamental dilemma: how to ensure that…

 15. 04. 2026
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