Czech Republic – Page 2 – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

10 February

Arms

A Tatra Force military truck equipped with Aselsan Korkut air defense system

Excalibur, Aselsan Launch European Joint Venture

Czech defense contractor Excalibur International and Turkey’s state-owned Aselsan have teamed up to launch an European-based joint venture to expand their international reach.

6 February

Europe

Members of the Czech Army traverse a field in a Pandur II Armored Personnel Carrier, during vehicular movement drills, alongside the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, March 1, at Hradiště Military Area in Northwest Czech Republic. The 2/34th is in the Czech Republic training with members of its military to increase readiness and interoperability as part of Saber Strike 22, a large scale, multinational exercise taking place between NATO allies throughout Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Cordeiro)

Rojoef Manuel

Czech Republic Nears 250+ Armored Vehicle Buy to Replace Pandur II Fleet

The Czech Republic is moving closer to procuring more than 250 new armored personnel carriers to replace its existing Pandur II 8×8 fleet, with Tatra Defence Vehicle’s Pandur 8×8 EVO emerging as a lead domestic option.

Jan- 2026 -

22 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Czech Republic Adds AI-Driven Fixed-Wing Interceptor to Its Anti-Drone Arsenal

The Czech Republic is stepping deeper into the counter-unmanned aerial systems arena with TLR Drone’s new fixed-wing interceptor designed to hunt drones in contested airspace.

19 January

Air

President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel attends a joint news conference with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 16, 2026.

Giulia Bernacchi

Czech Republic to Send Drone-Hunting Aircraft to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has announced plans to supply Ukraine with combat aircraft capable of intercepting drones.

Dec- 2025 -

29 December

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Croatia Joins Tatra’s Military Truck Acquisition Program

Croatia has signed a multinational framework contract with Tatra to purchase the Czech company’s T-815 military trucks, enabling the Croatian Armed Forces to order up to 420 vehicles in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations.

6 December

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Faso Releases 8 NGO Members Arrested for ‘Spying’

An international NGO in Burkina Faso said Friday that eight of its members had been released, months after the country's military rulers arrested them on accusations of spying.

1 December

Europe

Leopard 2A8 main battle tank driving on a road during field testing, showing its upgraded armor, modern turret design, and advanced defensive systems

Christine Casimiro

KNDS Secures 350 Leopard 2A8 Orders From Five NATO Countries

European defense company KNDS has reportedly received 350 orders for the Leopard 2 main battle tank’s latest build since 1992: the Leopard 2A8.

Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Deal Brings US-Made Gentex Helmets to Czech Forces

The Czech Republic has selected American defense contractor Gentex Corporation to supply ballistic helmets and associated communication headsets for its armed forces as part of a major military gear upgrade.

23 October

Europe