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Czech defence on the threshold of tomorrow: Personal reflections on what we are truly capable of handling

Czech defence on the threshold of tomorrow: Personal reflections on what we are truly capable of handling

In recent months, there have been many headlines and debates about defence. We have constantly discussed GDP percentages, modernization projects, and symbolic commitments. Then came new alliance…

 28. 11. 2025
Will the modern electric Tatra be an inspiration for military variants?

Will the modern electric Tatra be an inspiration for military variants?

The Tatra Force e-Drive BEV 8×8, the first modern truck from the Kopřivnice-based car manufacturer with a purely battery-powered drive, was presented at the e-Salon 2025 trade fair…

 19. 11. 2025
Poland’s “Always Ready” program: Civilian military training for a new security era

Poland’s “Always Ready” program: Civilian military training for a new security era

In view of growing tensions on its eastern border, Poland is introducing an unprecedented initiative: by the end of 2026, up to 500,000 volunteers are…

 16. 11. 2025
The Return of Rocket Launchers to the Czech Army: Heavy Artillery Still Matters

The Return of Rocket Launchers to the Czech Army: Heavy Artillery Still Matters

The Czech Army is undergoing an extensive rearmament process, which should enable it to dispose of unsuitable equipment from the Soviet era and introduce modern weaponry that…

 10. 11. 2025
Towards European space sovereignty: The Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger and Czech industrial participation

Towards European space sovereignty: The Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger and Czech industrial participation

The merger of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo represents one of the biggest moves in the European space industry in the last decade. By combining their space divisions, they…

 06. 11. 2025
Military Police: From protecting forces to operating in combat and cyberspace

Military Police: From protecting forces to operating in combat and cyberspace

The Czech Republic's Military Police is primarily perceived by the public as a force that maintains order in the army, investigates criminal activity, and guards military…

 05. 11. 2025
Three years of support for Ukraine: What the outgoing Czech government leaves behind

Three years of support for Ukraine: What the outgoing Czech government leaves behind

Petr Fiala's coalition government is preparing to step down. Its steadfast support for Ukraine is one of the most significant legacies of the past election period…

 04. 11. 2025
The Czech Republic after the Hague: From a passive member to a responsible ally?

The Czech Republic after the Hague: From a passive member to a responsible ally?

The NATO summit in The Hague in June 2025 confirmed that the era of symbolic commitments is over. Czechia should no longer be in the second row – it should…

 30. 10. 2025
Two paths to modernization: Poland and Czechia’s evolving defense strategies

Two paths to modernization: Poland and Czechia’s evolving defense strategies

Poland has significantly surpassed the Czech Republic in terms of defense spending as a percentage of GDP. Over the past four years, Poland's defense budget has increased from…

 19. 10. 2025
Europe defence awakening: Czechia and the EU adapt to changing security landscape

Europe defence awakening: Czechia and the EU adapt to changing security landscape

The war in Ukraine, changing attitudes toward US security guarantees, pressure for EU strategic autonomy, and the need to modernize outdated technology—all these factors have…

 18. 10. 2025
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