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Ukraine to receive tanks and infantry fighting vehicles from Czech defence industry stocks

Denmark and the Czech Republic shall supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with infantry fighting vehicles, battle tanks, heavy weaponry and other materiel.

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The Czech Minister of Defence, Jana Černochová, announced during a press conference that the Czech government has approved the acquisition of 24 multi-role F-35 aircraft. The total expenditure for their integration into service is projected to amount to CZK 150 billion (USD 6.48 billion). It is anticipated that the first aircraft will be manufactured by 2029, with deliveries of all units expected to be completed by 2035.

Czech government approves purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters

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The Czech Minister of Defence, Jana Černochová, announced during a press conference that the Czech government has approved the acquisition of 24 multi-role F-35 aircraft.

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Dozens of countries which militarily support Ukraine, have once again met at the Ramstein airbase. Led by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the meeting’s agenda included current information from the battlefield and the future development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and its capabilities. The Czech Republic was represented by Deputy Minister of Defence Daniel Blažkovec, who signed the so-called Letter of Intent with Defence Ministers of Denmark and the Netherlands. This agreement, which provides for further supplies of mostly Czech weaponry to Ukraine with financial support of Denmark and the Netherlands, represents a great opportunity for Czech industries.

Czech defence industry to provide Ukraine with more weapons and equipment

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Kyiv will obtain both modern Czech weaponry and refurbished equipment already in use with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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The Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, Major General Róbert Tóth, arrived at AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. at the invitation of the Commander of the Air Force of the Czech Republic, Major General Petr Čepelka. The aim of the meeting was to deepen mutual cooperation and to continue the effective and long-term interaction of the air forces of both countries. At the Aero factory, representatives of the Air Force visited the L-39NG aircraft and its serial production.

Commander of the Slovak Air Force visited the production of the L-39NG

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The L-39NG is a completely new generation of two-seat subsonic jet aircraft. It combines modern avionic systems, an extremely efficient jet engine and excellent flight characteristics.

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On August 28, 2023, the Czech Air Force started the two-week home air defence exercise Resilient Sky. The drills are designed to verify and enhance operations planning and control and the command and control system itself, involving of more than 400 service members from across the Czech Air Force and dozens of air assets and ground vehicles. The national Integrated Emergency System – so-called blue-light services will participate.

Czech Air Force launches key national air defence drills

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The Resilient Sky tests the Czech National Reinforcement Air Defence System aimed at protecting the Czech Republic’s airspace in crises or emergencies. In the past, the system was activated in the wake of 9/11, during the Prague NATO Summit in 2002 and when the New START treaty was signed in Prague. It involves national aircraft,

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Prvni brnenska strojirna Velka Bites, a. s. (PBS), a prominent Czech manufacturer of auxiliary power units (APUs), turbine engines, and aerospace equipment, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pratt & Whitney (P&W), a leading aerospace manufacturer headquartered in the United States.

PBS and Pratt & Whitney to jointly explore opportunities for Next-Generation APU

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Czech company PBS has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pratt & Whitney.

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Czech Defence Minister Jana Cernachova said on Thursday that talks about the purchase of 24 F-35 aircraft are being finalized.

Czech Republic finalizes negotiations on the purchase of F-35 aircraft

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Czech Defence Minister Jana Czernochova said on Thursday that talks about the purchase of 24 F-35 aircraft are being finalized.

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On August 17, the first Bell UH-1Y Venom helicopter was delivered to the Czech Republic. The helicopter was transported from the United States by the U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft.

First Bell UH-1Y Venom helicopter delivered to the Czech Republic

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On August 17, the first Bell UH-1Y Venom helicopter was delivered to the Czech Republic.

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Magnus-Valdemar Saar, Director General of the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI), and Lubor Koudelka, Director General of the Armaments and Acquisition Division of the Czech Ministry of Defence, signed a memorandum of understanding, which lays the foundation for defence cooperation between the two countries.

Estonia and the Czech Republic sign agreement to promote defence cooperation

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The aim of the agreement is to cooperate in the field of armaments and their procurement.

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On August 8, Tatra Trucks, a subsidiary of the Czechoslovak Group, officially handed over the last three logistics vehicles to the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic under the August 2022 contract for the delivery of 209 heavy-duty off-road vehicles in the transport version of the Tatra 815-7 6×6 Force series.

Tatra concludes contract for 209 trucks for the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic

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Tatra Trucks, a subsidiary of the Czechoslovak Group, officially handed over the last three logistics vehicles to the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic under the August 2022 contract.

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Up to 300 new jobs will be created in the new halls, which will be built in the manufacturing companies of industrial-technology holding company Czechoslovak Group in the coming months. Preparation works are proceeding at a brisk pace even during the summer months. In total, the holding, owned by Czech industrialist Michal Strnad, is investing more than two billion crowns to increase the production capacity of its businesses. New operations will be established in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the companies Tatra Defence Vehicle, Excalibur Army, and the Slovak MSM Group, which are part of the CSG Defence division.

Czechoslovak Group: major investments to ramp up production capacity

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Up to 300 new jobs will be created in the new halls, which will be built in the manufacturing companies of industrial-technology holding company Czechoslovak Group in the coming months.

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On July 26, the Czech Ministry of Defence announced that the first two Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters have been delivered to the country from the United States.

Two Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters delivered to the Czech Republic

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The Czech Ministry of Defence announced that the first two Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters have been delivered to the country.

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