Czech F-35 programme progresses with joint Pardubice training involving U.S. Air Force instructors
Training for the Czech Republic’s future F-35 pilots moved forward last week as members of the 211th Tactical Squadron completed simulator exercises at the Tactical Simulation Centre in Pardubice.
Czech Republic orders Europe’s first Firehawk helicopters in new Lockheed Martin deal
PZL Mielec has signed a contract with Česká Letecká Servisní and the Czech Republic Ministry of Interior for two Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters.
VOP CZ signs seven-year contract with Rheinmetall for maintenance of Czech Army Leopard 2A4 tanks
The Czech state enterprise VOP CZ has signed a long-term contract with German defence company Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH to service and repair Leopard 2A4 tanks used by the Czech Army.
Czech Republic signs €1.34 billion contract for Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks with delivery from 2028
The Czech Republic has signed a contract worth about €1.34 billion for 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, with an option for 14 more.
Czech Government approves Leopard 2A8 tank procurement with strong role for defence industry
The Czech government has discussed the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the Army following a proposal by Defence Minister Jana Černochová.
Czech Air Force to continue operating Gripen fighter jets until 2035 under extended lease deal
The Czech Air Force will operate JAS-39 C/D Gripen aircraft until 2035 following the signing of a new lease agreement.
BAE Systems Hägglunds rolls out first CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle for Czech Republic
Of the total vehicles, 39 will be produced at BAE Systems’ facilities in Sweden and 207 in the Czech Republic, with final deliveries scheduled by 2030.
Czech Republic signs EUR 250 mln Leopard 2A4 tank service deal with Rheinmetall Landsysteme
The Czech Defence Ministry has signed two agreements to secure long-term support for its Leopard 2A4 tanks, including a seven-year framework deal with Germany’s Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH.
Czech defence ministry approves acquisition of Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic has approved the acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the army, marking a significant step in the implementation of this strategic project.
Czech Republic considers EU SAFE loan to finance Leopard 2A8 main battle tank purchase
The Czech Republic has expressed interest in joining the EU’s SAFE loan scheme to potentially finance the planned acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks.
Rheinmetall to provide full maintenance for Czech Leopard 2A4 tanks with future involvement of domestic industry
The Czech Ministry of Defence has announced that Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH will be responsible for the comprehensive servicing and maintenance of the Czech Army’s Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks.
Czech Republic orders Saab’s MSHORAD system with RBS 70 NG in €155 million deal
Swedish defence company Saab has received an order worth SEK 1.8 billion from the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system.