From Budgets to Capabilities: The Alliance Raises the Bar for Its Allies
Until recently, the debate on Czech defense revolved primarily around a single figure – 2% of GDP for defense. Today, however, the situation is fundamentally different…
Until recently, the debate on Czech defense revolved primarily around a single figure – 2% of GDP for defense. Today, however, the situation is fundamentally different…
A July report by the German think tank DGAP calls for greater involvement of non-European companies in Europe’s defense industrial base. These companies can contribute key…
The current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have led to the widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles in attacks on critical infrastructure as well…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 was a watershed moment for Europe. Even after four years of Russia’s brutal invasion, Ukraine continues to successfully…
Population decline and rapid aging are now typical of most European countries, but this trend – which is detrimental to a country’s defense capabilities – is affecting some…
The Visegrad Four are returning to European security policy after several years. The decisive impetus came from the change of government in Hungary. The departure of Viktor Orbán…
Across Europe, a debate that was considered taboo just a few years ago is resurfacing. From Germany to Poland to the Nordic countries, there is increasing discussion…
The record-breaking financial results of the Pardubice-based company Explosia are not merely the success of a single state-owned enterprise. They reflect a fundamental shift…
An infodemic is a rapidly spreading flow of information of varying reliability that makes it difficult to discern the actual facts and disrupts decision-making by both…
The state-owned enterprise VOP CZ is developing another strategic capability in the European defense industry. After obtaining the demanding DIN 2303 / Q3 certification, which…