Interviews

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
Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: Without close cooperation with industry and a change in approach to procurement, we cannot keep pace with technological developments

Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: Without close cooperation with industry and a change in approach to procurement, we cannot keep pace with technological developments

At the recent DronyX conference, co-organized by CZ DEFENCE magazine and Defence Consulting, topics related to drones and layered anti-drone protection, artificial intelligence, and…

 08. 04. 2026
Josef Flek: There is no defence without a strong industrial base

Josef Flek: There is no defence without a strong industrial base

The security landscape around us is changing dramatically, and with it, the demands placed on the Czech Armed Forces, the country’s political leadership, and society as a whole…

 03. 04. 2026
General Petr Šnajdárek: The military must change the way it procures technology and create opportunities for testing it

General Petr Šnajdárek: The military must change the way it procures technology and create opportunities for testing it

According to Brigadier General Petr Šnajdárek, Director of the Communications and Information Systems Division at the Ministry of Defense, rapid technological advancements…

 01. 04. 2026
Pavla Ungrová: She commands both the AZ communications platoon and the sales department of the state-owned enterprise VOP CZ

Pavla Ungrová: She commands both the AZ communications platoon and the sales department of the state-owned enterprise VOP CZ

Pavla Ungrová serves in the active reserve as commander of the communications platoon with the 221st Territorial Defense Battalion, under the command of the Olomouc Military…

 19. 03. 2026
Soldier Tomáš Svoboda – bone marrow donor: The answer was clear. Yes, I'd be happy to help.

Soldier Tomáš Svoboda – bone marrow donor: The answer was clear. Yes, I'd be happy to help.

Professional soldier Tomáš Svoboda, who has served in the Czech Army for many years, became one of the few selected individuals who can be bone marrow donors. He now considers…

 01. 01. 2026
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