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How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

How will Europe and the Czech Republic allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

A landmark agreement was reached at the NATO summit in The Hague in June. Member states pledged to spend a total of 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035…

 25. 07. 2025
Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

Sixth generation fighter jets over Europe: What does FCAS mean for the Czech Republic?

In recent weeks, the debate about the future of Europe's most ambitious arms project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), has reignited. This initiative by France, Germany, and Spain aims…

 24. 07. 2025
LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

LANDEURO 2025: A new doctrine for NATO's eastern flank

The LANDEURO conference, held on July 16 and 17, 2025, in Wiesbaden, Germany, represents a significant milestone in the current security and defense debate within the North…

 20. 07. 2025
Galvion: Not just a helmet – An open architecture integrated head system compatible with any chosen headset

Galvion: Not just a helmet – An open architecture integrated head system compatible with any chosen headset

In an era where dismounted soldiers face increasingly complex and contested environments—from peer-on-peer conflict, to counter-terrorism operations in austere terrain, or peace…

 17. 07. 2025
CV90: Armoured backbone of the Czech defence industry

CV90: Armoured backbone of the Czech defence industry

The order for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles worth more than CZK 50 billion is not just a modernization of the Czech Army's equipment. It is also a catalyst for…

 15. 07. 2025
Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the way combat operations are conducted. Today, success and survival on the battlefield depend not only on traditional kinetic capabilities…

 14. 07. 2025
VOP CZ to assemble CV90s and support servicing of new tanks for the Czech Army

VOP CZ to assemble CV90s and support servicing of new tanks for the Czech Army

The state-owned company VOP CZ underwent restructuring and significant changes after the appointment of its new director, Vlastimil Navrátil. The company has turned its finances around…

 04. 07. 2025
Tables won't stop a tank: Defence needs skills, not percentages

Tables won't stop a tank: Defence needs skills, not percentages

The debate on the defence budget has become one of the most closely watched topics in Czech and European security policy in recent years. Thanks to repeated calls from the…

 03. 07. 2025
Turmoil in the Middle East, Czech Diplomacy Seeks Stability

Turmoil in the Middle East, Czech Diplomacy Seeks Stability

In recent days, international attention has turned to the unprecedented escalation of tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran. On the night of June 13, the Israeli…

 25. 06. 2025
Czech defense industry reshapes Hungary’s military capabilities

Czech defense industry reshapes Hungary’s military capabilities

The ambitious Zrínyi 2026 defense modernization program, announced in 2016, has become the backbone of Hungary's efforts to transform its military. With a total budget estimated…

 24. 06. 2025
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