On Tuesday, the Chamber of Deputies approved the first draft amendment to the State Budget Act for 2020, which now expects a deficit of CZK 200 billion (up from CZK 40 billion). Ministry of Defence needs to reduce its spending by nearly three billion crowns. This slows the already slow increase in expenditure in relation to GDP. …
In addition to re-arming the artillery with new weapons, namely the 155 mm NATO caliber self-propelled howitzers, self-propelled mortars and, in the future, the restoration of rocket troops, the Czech Army needs a new Artillery Fire Control System. The variety of weaponry, weapon types and calibers defines the essential requirements …
Former Chief of General Staff General Jiří Šedivý in a recent interview for Echo24 server, said that while many acquisition programs are currently being developed, on the other hand only a few have been completed so far. Šedivý also expressed doubts about the planned modernization of old Soviet T-72M4 CZ tanks; according to him, …
In February 2020, the most important test of the L-39NG (serial number 7002) airframe hull strength test series was conducted at the Aeronautical Research and Testing Institute in Prague (VZLÚ). A successful static test is an important milestone on the road to full airplane certification. L-39NG is the latest addition to the famous …