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Dec- 2025 -

1 December

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

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.

May- 2025 -

30 May

Arms

Juster Domingo

Caesar 8×8 Howitzer to Begin Production in Czech Republic

KNDS has announced that the serial production of its Caesar 8x8 artillery system in the Czech Republic will begin in early June.

Oct- 2024 -

22 October

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands Announces More DITA Self-Propelled Howitzers for Ukraine

The Netherlands has ordered an additional batch of six DITA self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine from the Czech Republic.

Jul- 2024 -

2 July

Business

Juster Domingo

BAE Systems Taps Czech Firm for Collaborative ATV Production

BAE Systems has signed a contract for $45 million to produce the BvS10 vehicle for Europe's Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle program.

May- 2024 -

31 May

Europe

Juster Domingo

Czech Firm Completes CV90 CZ Combat Vehicle Simulator Design Phase

Czech company VR Group has completed the preliminary design phase of the CV90 CZ armored combat vehicle training simulator.

22 May

Air

A soldier wearing camouflage fatigues and a green beret is seen holding an unmanned aerial vehicle with one hand. The small gray drone has a simple shape similar to that of high-wing airplanes.

Juster Domingo

Czech Republic Eyes Equipping Army With FPV Drones

The Czech Republic plans to equip its soldiers with small first-person view drones for reconnaissance and attack.

Apr- 2024 -

2 April

Americas

A model of a Hellfire AGM-114R2 missile is seen on display. Parts of its body is transparent, showcasing its inner parts and mechanisms.

Juster Domingo

Lockheed to Produce More JAGM, Hellfire Missiles in $483M Deal

The US has awarded Lockheed Martin $483 million to produce a new batch of AGM-114R2 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles and Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles.

Mar- 2024 -

22 March

Air

A Mi-24 helicopter is seen flying overhead. The helicopter is painted in camouflage, with stripes of the Ukrainian flag's blue and yellow colors running its body horizontally.

Juster Domingo

Czech Republic Sends Last Two Mi-24 Helicopters to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has transferred its last two Mi-24 attack helicopters to Ukraine, bringing the total of Prague's Mi-24 donations to eight.

1 March

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands Orders 9 Latest Czech Howitzers for Ukraine

The Netherlands has ordered nine DITA self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine from two Czech defense contractors.

Feb- 2024 -

26 February

Arms

Joe Saballa

Czech Republic Mulls Acquiring Australian Military Equipment

The Czech Republic is considering purchasing weapons and equipment from Australia to replenish its stockpiles sent to Ukraine.

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