During the first day of this year's NATO Days , 21st September, two events had a particular success - the premiere performance of the light jet trainer L-39NG from Aero Vodochody, and the demonstraton of the US helicopter AH-1Z Viper, which will be acquired by the Czech Army together with the UH-1Y Venom. Dozens of ground vehicles...
The NATO Days in Ostrava and the Czech Air Force Days are the biggest defence and security shows in Central Europe. The event’s aim is to present a wide spectrum of resources and capabilities of the Czech and Allied armed forces. The main program takes place at Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport and consists of presentation of modern and...
Today the 73rd Tank Battalion of the 7th Mechanised Brigade is the only active Czech Army tank battalion. It operates 30 T-72M4CZ’s main battle tanks. Within a decade (expected after 2025) the Main Battle Tank fleet of the Czech Army will also need an upgrade, to keep pace with the tank developments of our allies, partners and potential...