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Czech Army to receive SENTRY anti-tank mines from Finnish manufacturer Forcit Defence

The Czech Army will soon be equipped with state-of-the-art SENTRY smart anti-tank mines, manufactured by the Finnish company Forcit Defence.

The Czech army received the first of 15 tanks to be sent from Germany, which will replace those sent to Ukraine to boost its defence capabilities.

Czech Republic signs contract with Rheinmetall for additional14 Leopard 2A4 tanks

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The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with German company Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH for the procurement of 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks.

Discussions are underway between the Czech Republic and Germany for the Czechs to receive 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks as compensation for their military assistance to Ukraine. Furthermore, there is an opportunity for the Czech Republic to purchase an additional 15 tanks from Germany's defense sector, as announced by the Czech Defence Ministry on Wednesday.

Czech Republic to sign deal for additional Leopard 2A4 tanks by the end of 2024

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The Czech Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to procure 14 additional Leopard 2A4 tanks from Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH.

Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová met with her Polish counterpart, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, in Warsaw to discuss shared goals in defence cooperation, particularly focusing on the acquisition and integration of F-35 fighter jets. Poland, which has ordered 32 F-35 aircraft, recently received its first jet, intended for pilot training in the United States.

Czech Republic and Poland in talks on defence industry cooperation, focusing on ammunition

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Černochová and Kosiniak-Kamysz discussed opportunities for joint ventures, notably in the production of artillery ammunition.

The Czech Ministry of Defence has released detailed information on the participation of domestic industry in the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle programme, underscoring its commitment to national defence self-sufficiency. The Ministry’s agreement with Sweden mandates at least 40% Czech industry participation, though Swedish manufacturer BAE Systems Hägglunds AB anticipates surpassing this requirement, significantly expanding the involvement of Czech firms.

Czech defence ministry details domestic industry involvement in the CV90 programme

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The Czech Ministry of Defence has released detailed information on the participation of domestic industry in the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle programme.

Aero Vodochody and Embraer have signed an annex that strengthens and specifies areas of collaboration based on a memorandum of understanding signed in June 2022. The annex includes the potential increase in Aero's production share in the C-390 program, enhancing the value of the existing cooperation with Embraer, and joint efforts in meeting the specific requirements of the Czech Ministry of Defence for acquiring C-390 aircraft for the Czech Armed Forces. Embraer anticipates strong global demand for C-390 aircraft, with the significant involvement of the Czech aerospace industry in the production of numerous parts, Aero said in a press release.

Embraer strengthens partnership with Czech Republic through Industrial Cooperation Agreement

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Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, has signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) with the Czech Ministry of Defence.

The Czech Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to purchase two Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, significantly enhancing the operational capabilities of the Czech Armed Forces. These versatile aircraft will support various missions, including the transport of personnel and equipment, firefighting, medical evacuations, and aerial refuelling. Defence Minister Jana Černochová informed the Czech government of the acquisition, with the contract expected to be signed within weeks. The first aircraft is anticipated to be delivered by next year.

Czech Republic to acquire two C-390 Millennium aircraft from Embraer, defence ministry confirms

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The Czech Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to purchase two Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, significantly enhancing the operational capabilities of the Czech Armed Forces.

Czech soldiers from the 4th Task Force of the Czech Armed Forces MN BG LITHUANIA participated in the international military exercise Grand Eagle, held at the Pabradé training area in Lithuania. The exercise, which took place between late August and early September, focused on providing fire support during defensive operations. The Czech contingent collaborated closely with German and Lithuanian units.

Czech Armed Forces: Dana howitzers excel in exercise Grand Eagle

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he performance of the Czech Dana howitzers was highlighted as a key success, demonstrating their effectiveness and reliability in providing crucial fire support under difficult conditions.

The Czech Ministry of Defence has announced ongoing collaboration with Czech companies in the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle project, being developed in partnership with BAE Systems Hägglunds. This cooperation opens new opportunities for Czech firms to engage in the global supply chain of BAE Systems.

Czech Republic: BAE Systems Hägglunds cooperates with local industry in CV90 project

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The Czech Ministry of Defence has announced ongoing collaboration with Czech companies in the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle project.

On 31st July in Prague, an agreement was signed between the Czech Republic and the German company Rheinmetall for additional 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and one Büffel 3 recovery vehicle.

Czech Republic secures additional Leopard 2A4 tanks in agreement with Rheinmetall

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On 31st July in Prague, an agreement was signed between the Czech Republic and the German company Rheinmetall for additional 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and one Büffel 3 recovery vehicle.

As a part of the Czech-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations, two subsidiaries of Colt CZ Group SE signed contracts with the Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI): Sellier & Bellot and Ukroboronprom agreed to cooperate in the production of multiple types of small caliber ammunition in Ukraine. Česká zbrojovka, following upon the Agreement of Intent with Ukroboronprom from February, signed a transfer of technology contract to produce the CZ BREN 2 rifles in Ukraine.

Colt CZ Group subsidiaries to boost ammunition and rifle production in Ukraine

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Sellier & Bellot and Česká zbrojovka rank among the largest and most important defence industrial companies in the Czech Republic.

On June 26, the handover of the last ordered examples of modern TITUS armoured vehicles for the Army of the Czech Republic took place at the Army Material Security Centre of Technical Services in Štěpánov near Olomouc, Czechia. The supplier, the company Eldis Pardubice, together with the manufacturer and integrator, the company Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV), by this act fulfilled the overall contractual obligation to the Army of the Czech Republic regarding the supply of a total of 62 units of TITUS vehicles of three versions within the required deadline.

Czech Republic: industry completes deliveries of TITUS special vehicles to armed forces

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The TITUS performs support tasks for the Czech Army units and replaces several outdated systems that are installed on various platforms, mainly the Praga V3S trucks.