On 18 April 2025, the Czech Armed Forces commemorated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of the JAS-39C Gripen at Čáslav Airbase, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s air defence history.
Soldiers from the Czech 72nd Mechanised Battalion have joined 1,500 Dutch troops in a joint military exercise at the Hradiště training area in western Bohemia.
The Czech Ministry of Defence has made progress in negotiations with Sweden regarding the continued use of JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, including maintenance and pilot training from 2027 to 2035.
Israeli defence technology company Axon Vision has announced a strategic partnership with the Czech Republic’s Czechoslovak Group (CSG) to modernise armoured vehicle fleets in Europe.
French defence technology firm Exail has been selected by Vojenský technický ústav (VTU), the Czech Republic’s military technical institute, to supply its Advans Series Inertial Navigation Systems (INS).
Soldiers from the Czech Army’s 73rd Tank Battalion recently carried out their second live-fire training exercise with Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks.
The Czech Armed Forces have confirmed that production of the Spyder air defence system, set to replace the outdated Soviet-era 2K12 Kub system, is progressing on schedule.
The Czech Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to acquiring F-35 fighter jets from the United States, stating that the procurement process is progressing as planned.
On 5 March, the Czech government approved a plan to gradually increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.
The Czech aviation industry has marked a significant milestone with the introduction of the Aero L-39 Skyfox jet trainers into LOM PRAHA’s Flight Training Centre.
The Czech Ministry of Defence is reportedly evaluating the possibility of delaying the purchase of new Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany.
The Czech Air Force marked 2024 as a year of significant advancement in its modernization efforts, with particular emphasis on the F-35A Lightning II program.
