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The Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 – a modernization program for the old Leopard 2A4s

The Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 – a modernization program for the old Leopard 2A4s

The world of land defense has seen a major advance with the unveiling of the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 at Eurosatory in 2024, a prototype main battle tank updated by KNDS…

23. 08. 2025
Strategic autonomy or pragmatism? France's vision for supporting the European defense industry versus the reality in Central Europe

Strategic autonomy or pragmatism? France's vision for supporting the European defense industry versus the reality in Central Europe

The European Union is on the verge of the biggest turning point in defense since the end of the Cold War. The threat of war with Russia has prompted member states…

22. 08. 2025
The day Hope died: Czechoslovakia under the Tanks - 21th August 1968

The day Hope died: Czechoslovakia under the Tanks - 21th August 1968

The summer of 1968 in Czechoslovakia was unlike any other. It was a season of burgeoning hope, of fresh air after decades of stifling communism. Under the…

21. 08. 2025
MSM North America, part of the CSG Group, wins U.S. Army contract to build the most advanced ammunition loading facility in North America

MSM North America, part of the CSG Group, wins U.S. Army contract to build the most advanced ammunition loading facility in North America

MSM North America, a subsidiary of the global Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has won a U.S. Army contract to design, construct, and commission the most advanced large-caliber…

20. 08. 2025
China's next-gen armored family revealed: Modular design and advanced protection spotted

China's next-gen armored family revealed: Modular design and advanced protection spotted

New images circulating on the Chinese social media platform Weibo have provided the first glimpse of a significant advancement in China's armored warfare capabilities: a new…

19. 08. 2025
Reassure allies, deter adversaries, make Australia safer: Canberra orders 11 Mogami-class frigates

Reassure allies, deter adversaries, make Australia safer: Canberra orders 11 Mogami-class frigates

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on August 5, 2025: "The Mogami-class frigate is the best frigate for Australia." In what constitutes a historic breakthrough…

18. 08. 2025
Vietnamese L-39NGs prepare for spectacular air show over Hanoi

Vietnamese L-39NGs prepare for spectacular air show over Hanoi

Vietnamese Air Force pilots have recently completed basic type training on new L-39NG training aircraft from Aero Vodochody and are currently preparing for the advanced phase, which includes…

17. 08. 2025
American Special Operations Forces to deploy advanced wearable technology by end of year

American Special Operations Forces to deploy advanced wearable technology by end of year

As modern warfare evolves, so does the technology supporting those on the front lines. By the end of this year, select American Special Operations Forces (SOF) will begin…

16. 08. 2025
Czechoslovak Group's strategic acquisition: A 9.2% stake in Alzchem Group AG

Czechoslovak Group's strategic acquisition: A 9.2% stake in Alzchem Group AG

In a significant move to diversify its industrial portfolio, Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a prominent Czech industrial and technological holding, has acquired a 9.2% stake…

15. 08. 2025
General Šedivý: Chasing Russian soldiers with drones is not enough, Ukraine needs to make better use of conventional weapon systems

General Šedivý: Chasing Russian soldiers with drones is not enough, Ukraine needs to make better use of conventional weapon systems

In an interview on the state of the Ukrainian army, former Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, General Jiří Šedivý, describes what he would…

14. 08. 2025
Hydraulic failure and design flaw led to B-2 Bomber crash

Hydraulic failure and design flaw led to B-2 Bomber crash

A catastrophic hydraulic system failure, exacerbated by a design flaw and an initial firefighting misstep, caused a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to crash-land in December 2022…

13. 08. 2025
China’s path to the stars: Beijing aims for space dominance as a strategic security domain

China’s path to the stars: Beijing aims for space dominance as a strategic security domain

China is transforming from a rapidly growing terrestrial power into a major player in space – not only in science, but also in military affairs. Ambitious programs…

12. 08. 2025