Arms production and specifically the production of artillery ammunition has a long tradition in the Czech lands, which dates back to long before the establishment of the republic in 1918. It is a well-known fact that cannons, entire turrets and ammunition were produced by Škoda in Pilsen for modern Austro-Hungarian battleships of …
Rheinmetall and Czechoslovak Group a.s. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of tactical military vehicles. The signing took place at Hradčany Castle in the presence of the President of the Czech Republic, Miloš Zeman. Under this new strategic partnership, both companies want to enable the transfer of defence technology …
Rheinmetall Defence’s joint venture with the Hungarian government for the production of 218 Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) is set to significantly benefit the company’s Czech partners. Rheinmetall’s longstanding industrial partnerships mean Czech companies will play an important role in the Hungarian programme. Hungary’s …
MP Karel Krejza turned to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš about the involvement of Czech industry in the public contract for the acquisition of 155 mm NATO guns. The involvement of the Czech defense industry in the strategic contracts of the Ministry of Defense is currently crucial, according to the deputy. He also considers it essential …