On Wednesday, 6 April 2022, the Government approved two important materials for strengthening the Czech Republic's defence capability and accelerating the modernisation of the Czech Army in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at the proposal of Defence Minister Jana Černochová.
The Czech Army is to be reinforced in the future by 62 TITUS armoured vehicles. It is to represent a modern wheeled platform from Czech manufacturers designed for the dynamically changing war theatre of the 21st century. The TITUS was also presented at the IDET 2021 international defence fair in October.
From the opening paratroopers jump on Saturday to the final flypast of the Swedish SAAB fighter aircraft from the Czech, Hungarian and Swedish air forces, this year's programme was packed with attractive spectacles despite certain restrictions imposed by anti-epidemic measures. Sweden is this year's partner country and SAAB is the …
For 2021 there are payments allocated for already purchased vehicles and equipments, on the other hand, the Ministry of Defense plans to acquire new armaments, and even in that case, the costs will be spread over several years. The list offers an overview of the acquisition plan for next year, monitored not only due to the reduction/non-reduction …