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Prague pays tribute to Czechoslovak RAF airmen

17.8.2015

The life-sized replica of the Mk. IX Spitfire is being displayed at Prague Castle Square to commemorate 70 years since the return of the Czechoslovak Royal Air Force airmen to their homeland.

Minister Stropnicky: ‘Georgia may not be a NATO member but it behaves as if it were’

28.7.2015

On 23rd July, Minister of Defence Martin Stropnicky welcomed to the Czech Republic the Minister of Defence of Georgia, Ms. Tinatin Khidasheli, along with the Georgian ministerial delegation.

CASA aircraft transports wounded Ukrainians to the Czech Republic for medical treatment

20.7.2015

Seven Ukrainian adults and two children arrived in the Czech Republic last week to receive follow-up treatment in Czech hospitals, three in Prague and one in Ostrava. The Czech Ministry of Interior, working in close cooperation with the ministries of Defence, Foreign Affairs and Health, continues with the medical evacuation programme (MEDEVAC).

Czech Mil Mi-24V helicopters attract well deserved attention at Italian Blade 2015 exercise

15.7.2015

The Italian city of Viterbo recently hosted a two-week international coordination exercise, held under the auspices of the European Defence Agency. Helicopter crews, forward air controllers, and ground personnel from ten countries, in a joint exercise, demonstrated their skills in the support, planning and execution of mission flights.

Guided sightseeing tour of the Ministry of Defence is award for winners of literary contest

6.7.2015

The winners of the literary contest organised by the Communication Department of the MoD, and based on the 70th Anniversary of the liberation of Czechoslovakia, met at the Ministry of Defence to receive their diplomas from the Deputy Minister, Alena Netolicka.