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7MechBde passed NATO tests, certified to control high-intensity operations

18.12.2025

After a twelve-month preparation, the Czech Armed Forces 7th Mechanised Brigade homebased in Hranice achieved a key milestone in its modern existence. The 7MechBde has just successfully completed the command post exercise Amber Lionheart, which proved the Brigade’s readiness to operate in the structure of the Multinational Division North East and its ability deploy for NATO Article V collective defence operations. The exercise focused on command and control processes without full deployment of all units in the field.

Minister of Defence Jaromír Zůna introduced to office

15.12.2025

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš introduced new Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna into office today. He replaced Jana Černochová in the most senior defence post. The outgoing Minister welcomed Minister Zůna in front of the main building in the MoD compound and then handed the agenda over to him in the Minister’s office.

Subgroup on Passive Surveillance Systems Meets in Prague to Boost European Air Defence

1.7.2025

On 11 and 12 June, the initial meeting of the Subgroup on Passive Surveillance Systems (PSS) took place under the leadership of experts from the Ministry of Defence. The new project seeks to identify the best solution for the ESSI initiative in the field of passive sensors, and above all to create a platform for sharing experience and expertise on the European level.

Ministers of Defence of the Czech Republic and the Netherlands discussed Ukraine and spending, defence associations signed Cooperation Memorandum

4.6.2025

Support of Ukraine and main topics of the Nato Summit in The Hague were among the points discussed by the Czech Minister of Defence and her Dutch counterpart Minister Ruben Brekelmans, who visited the Czech Republic as a member of the official delegation of His Majety King Willem-Alexander. Their meeting was followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Czech Defence and Security Industry Association and the Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security.

Czech MoD accepts Swedish offer for continued use of Gripen aircraft

3.6.2025

The Ministry of Defence accepted the Swedish offer for further use of the JAS-39 Gripen aircraft and the conclusion of the new contract up to 2035 was endorsed by the Collegium of the Minister. Thanks to intensive negotiations, the Ministry reached an offer which is approximately 25 % more advantageous compared to last year’s. An extension on the use of the Gripen will bridge the period until the introduction of fifth generation F-35 aircraft into the Czech Armed Forces.