European Commission approves SAFE defence funding plans for Czechia and France
The European Commission has approved national defence plans for Czechia and France under the Security Action for Europe initiative.
Lockheed Martin finalizes 11 industrial agreements for Czech F-35 program, expanding local aerospace capabilities
Lockheed Martin has finalized all 11 industrial cooperation project agreements tied to the Czech Republic’s F-35 Lightning II program.
Tatra Defence to produce Leopard 2A8 main battle tank hulls under agreement with KNDS Deutschland
KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and Tatra Defence have signed a contract for the production of 150 hulls for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank, with an option for up to 300 additional hulls.
ZVS Holding signs EUR 58 billion framework agreement to supply ammunition to EU under SAFE programme
ZVS Holding has signed a seven year framework agreement with the Slovak Ministry of Defence to supply large and medium calibre ammunition worth up to EUR 58 billion to EU member states.
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.