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    Unmanned systems unit based in Prostějov received colours and honorary name from the President

    Unmanned systems unit based in Prostějov received colours and honorary name from the President

    14.10.2020

    In the company of Defence Minister Lubomír Metnar and the Chief of General Staff General Aleš Opata, the President of the Czech Republic attended the ceremony hosted by the 53rd Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Regiment in Prostějov. On this occasion, the President conferred the honorary name of Major General Josef Duda on the 533rd Unmanned Systems Battalion.

    Czech and U.S. defence manufacturers discussed cooperation in Prague

    Czech and U.S. defence manufacturers discussed cooperation in Prague

    18.9.2020

    Prague hosted the third Czech-U.S. Defence Forum today. The meeting of Czech and U.S. defence suppliers with senior Czech defence and security officials is designed to strengthen mutual ties and map out common interests.

    Minister of Defence awarded commemorative badges to WWII heroes

    Minister of Defence awarded commemorative badges to WWII heroes

    2.9.2020

    Seventeen World War II veterans received honorary commemorative badges on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II from the Minister of Defence Lubomír Metnar. Due to the coronavirus crisis, the award ceremony only took place today.

    Czech Armed Forces say farewell to Yak-40 aircraft

    Czech Armed Forces say farewell to Yak-40 aircraft

    2.9.2020

    The Yak-40 aircraft were ceremonially decommissioned at the 24th Transport Air Force Base in Prague – Kbely. Senior defence officials and other distinguished guests witnessed their last flypast.

    Modernisation must go on

    Modernisation must go on

    13.5.2020

    Prime Minister Andrej Babiš visited the Ministry of Defence today to support the Armed Forces and express his gratitude to the military for aiding to fight the coronavirus at the same time. The press conference after the meeting voiced another key message: Modernisation must go on. The contract for the new tracked infantry fighting vehicles should be executed by the end of this year.