In recent weeks, in connection with the global coronavirus pandemic, there have been rumors that the anticipated economic difficulties should be largely addressed by funds taken from the planned modernization projects of the Czech Army. However, the prevailing opinion now is that the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Czech …
Well-informed sources tells us that in the acquisition project of tracked IFVs, the technical requirements are being or have been further modified, this time the changes concern the active protection system. The original requirement proved to be too expensive, so the army and thus the Ministry of Defense are reducing them to fit …
Within two months, Prime Minister Babiš fundamentally reconsidered his approach to the Army contract for the acquisition of 210 tracked IFVs. On 17th March he said that we probably don't need the IFVs immediately and a month later he told the Czech Television: At the moment there is probably no situation for us to purchase the …
We have already mentioned the inevitable reduction of the acquisition of tracked infantry fighting vehicles for 53 billion crowns as a result of state budget austerity measures. In mid-March Prime Minister Babiš said at a press conference that we do not need the IFV’s immediately. Now the thing is getting concrete outlines and …