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    Eyes on the Ground: Joint Terminal Attack Controllers Guiding Air Power from the Front Lines

    Eyes on the Ground: Joint Terminal Attack Controllers Guiding Air Power from the Front Lines

    21.5.2026

    There are just a couple dozen of them in the whole Czech military. No one is allowed to know what they look like. And yet they hold the key to one of the most expensive and lethal weapons on the modern battlefield — the fighter jet. This September, these elite service personnel from around the world will gather in the Czech Republic for Exercise Ample Strike 2026.

    Minister Zůna’s visit to Moldova: Defence Cooperation to Intensify

    Minister Zůna’s visit to Moldova: Defence Cooperation to Intensify

    21.5.2026

    Minister of Defence Jaromír Zůna visited Chișinău, where he met with his Moldovan counterpart, Minister Anatolie Nosatîi, during an official visit. They discussed options of further development of the cooperation between the two countries and current security matters. The Defence Ministers have honoured the memory of the fallen soldiers at the local Czechoslovak Legionaries Memorial.

    Multinational MRTT Unit achieves Full Operational Capability (FOC)

    Multinational MRTT Unit achieves Full Operational Capability (FOC)

    31.3.2026

    The Multinational MRTT Unit (MMU) has officially achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC). This milestone concludes a journey that began with Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in 2023. What started as an ambitious multinational initiative has matured into a fully operational and trusted capability. The event also featured a change of command: Colonel Evert Cuppens (BEL) took over the MMU as the new Commander from Colonel Ludger Bette (DEU), who was given a well-deserved send-off into retirement.

    Minister Zůna’s address in the “Our Security Cannot be Taken for Granted” Conference

    Minister Zůna’s address in the “Our Security Cannot be Taken for Granted” Conference

    17.3.2026

    The Prague Castle was the venue to the 13th edition of the conference titled “Our Security cannot be taken for Granted”. Since 2014, the conference has been a regular meeting point for political leaders and prominent security experts to review the development and outline plans for the next course of action in providing the Czech Republic’s national defence and security posture. The keynote speakers included Czech Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna.

    European and world leaders discussed security and defence policy issues in Munich

    European and world leaders discussed security and defence policy issues in Munich

    17.2.2026

    With attendance of over 60 Heads of State and Governments from around the globe, dozens of Presidents and Prime Ministers, the 62nd Munich Security Conference was held last week. Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna attended several panel discussions and had a range of bilateral meetings.