Czech Republic: Ministry of Defence agrees new Gripen deal to bridge transition to F-35s
The Czech Ministry of Defence has approved a Swedish proposal to extend the use of JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets until 2035.
Aero Vodochody and Lockheed Martin sign industrial cooperation agreement at IDET 2025
Czech aerospace company Aero Vodochody Aerospace has signed an industrial cooperation agreement with Lockheed Martin during the IDET international defence and security technology fair in Brno.
KNDS: serial production of CAESAR 8×8 howitzers in Czech Republic to begin in June 2025
European defence firm KNDS has confirmed that serial production of the CAESAR 8x8 artillery system will commence in the Czech Republic in June 2025.
Czech Republic nears deal to acquire L3Harris communications equipment
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic is moving forward with plans to acquire a package of NATO-standard communications equipment from American defense contractor L3Harris Technologies.
Czech Air Force celebrates 20 years of Gripen fighter operations in national defence
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.
Stampeding Bison: Czech and Dutch troops train together with new CV90 infantry fighting vehicles
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.
Czech Republic considers revised Swedish offer to extend Gripen fighter jet lease to 2035
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.
Axon Vision and CSG partner to integrate AI situational awareness in Czech armoured vehicles
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.
Czech Armed Forces to be equipped with Exail’s advans inertial navigation systems
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).
Czech tank troops conduct live-fire training with Leopard 2A4 tanks in Austria
Soldiers from the Czech Army’s 73rd Tank Battalion recently carried out their second live-fire training exercise with Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks.
Czech Republic: first battery of Spyder air defence system completed and undergoing testing
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.
Czeh Defence Ministry confirms F-35 fighter jet procurement remains 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.