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NATO Days in Ostrava & Air Force Days

NATO Days in Ostrava & Air Force Days

This year's 23rd NATO Days in Ostrava & 14th Air Force Days of the Czech Army attracted approximately 185,000 visitors. The main theme of the event was modernisation…

01. 10. 2023
Can we assess the severity of threats and risks?

Can we assess the severity of threats and risks?

It is not always possible to predict the outcome or duration of a conflict. In most cases, this is due to a lack of relevant information. Another factor may…

30. 09. 2023
Interviews with selected manufacturers at MSPO 2023

Interviews with selected manufacturers at MSPO 2023

At this year's 31st International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce, Poland, the Polish Army, which has recently undergone a massive modernisation and acquired a large amount…

28. 09. 2023
Strengthening the EU's Common Defence Policy: security visions and challenges for the future

Strengthening the EU's Common Defence Policy: security visions and challenges for the future

In recent years, the European Union has been pushing its boundaries in the field of security and common defence. The challenges of the modern world, warfare and the growing need for…

21. 09. 2023
Europeanisation of the F-35

Europeanisation of the F-35

Given the ever-increasing number of European states that have decided to switch to the fifth-generation F-35, it is appropriate to consider the possible "Europeanisation"…

18. 09. 2023
Multinational Battlegroup in Slovakia

Multinational Battlegroup in Slovakia

We recently had the opportunity to visit with a camera the Multinational Battle Group in Slovakia (MN BG SVK), which was established in the spring of 2022 as part…

16. 09. 2023
Unclear future of the F-16 in Ukraine. When will the fighters actually be deployed?

Unclear future of the F-16 in Ukraine. When will the fighters actually be deployed?

After months of tough negotiations, Kiev can look forward to a real milestone in the fight against the Russian aggressor: the fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets. While…

12. 09. 2023
Air Force of the Czech Armed Forces is rearming with new American helicopters

Air Force of the Czech Armed Forces is rearming with new American helicopters

The official handover of the first delivered H-1 helicopters took place on 17 August at the 22nd Helicopter Air Base in Náměšt' nad Oslavou with the participation of the…

10. 09. 2023
European and Czech defence industry at a crossroads

European and Czech defence industry at a crossroads

Since the 2014 summit in Wales, which took place after the annexation of Crimea by Russia and the start of the conflict in Ukraine with the creation of two…

08. 09. 2023
Precision-guided missiles and their importance

Precision-guided missiles and their importance

An often overlooked aspect of the war in Ukraine is the use of long-range missiles. Russia uses these weapons primarily to strike critical infrastructure and ammunition and…

06. 09. 2023
NATO-Ukraine Council: the security situation in the Black Sea and the importance of Ukraine for EU and NATO security

NATO-Ukraine Council: the security situation in the Black Sea and the importance of Ukraine for EU and NATO security

The security situation in the Black Sea and the surrounding region has become a pressing issue for NATO and its allies. In response to Russia's aggressive actions, Ukraine has…

04. 09. 2023
Slovakia starts the process of building modern air defence

Slovakia starts the process of building modern air defence

Air defence is one of the key topics intensively discussed in professional military circles today. In some countries, including Slovakia, this part of defence capabilities…

02. 09. 2023