Czech government greenlights deal for 24 F-35s
The $5 billion deal would see Prague get all 24 F-35As by 2035, while extending a lease of older Saab Gripen jets thorough that date.
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Ursula von der Leyen praises watered-down vehicle emissions compromise – as it happened
European Commission president welcomes agreement among EU governments on Euro 7 pollution standardsMore from NGO Transport and Environment’s Anna Krajinska, who criticised EU governments’ compromise decision yesterday on pollution standards for cars, v…
Czech crowdfunding campaign raised money for mine-clearing vehicle for Ukraine
Czech crowdfunding campaign Darcek pre Putina (“Gifts to Putin”) raised $690,000 to buy an unmanned mine-clearing vehicle for Ukraine. “We want to thank everyone for your financial donations, for your support, but also for believing i…
Czech Republic Will Not Deport Ukrainian Deserters To Kiev
Prague Monitor: Czechia Will Not Deport Ukrainian Deserters to Kiev Ukraine’s attempt to extradite refugees who sought shelter in the Czech Republic to avoid conscription is expected to face significant hurdles through official channels. Such a r…
Milan Kundera: The Unbearable Lightness of Being author dies aged 94
The Czech novelist found himself silenced by the communist regime at home, but achieved international fame with playfully philosophical fictionCzech writer Milan Kundera, who explored being and betrayal over half a century in poems, plays, essays and n…
Czech leader: ‘Several countries’ hesitant as NATO discusses ascension plans for Ukraine
“Ukraine needs to see the light at the end of the tunnel, it needs to feel motivated that one day it will be welcomed into our [NATO] family,” said Czech Republic President Petr Pavel.
State approves $5.6 billion F-35 sale to Czech Republic
Beyond the fighters themselves, the potential deal includes a host of missiles, bombs, electronic warfare and radio capabilities, as well as “classified software” and software development.
Czech President Petr Pavel Wants Stricker Security Measures Imposed On Russians Living In Western Countries
Ordinary European Nazi. Czech President Petr Pavel called for placing Russians in Europe in concentration camps. As an example, he cited the situation in the United States during World War II. Then 120 thousand Japanese were placed in concentration cam…
Czechs drop $2.2B on CV90 infantry fighting vehicles; Ukraine ‘days’ from getting them
The Czech Republic recently announced the finalization of a plan to buy 246 MkIV CV90s, while separately sources told Breaking Defense that other CV90s are on their way to the front lines in Ukraine.
Czech Republic wants to buy new Leopard tanks in 2A8 version
The Czech Ministry of Defense has announced his country is in talks with Germany to purchase Leopard 2 tanks in the newest 2A8 configuration. According to a press release, the government of the Czech Republic has authorized Defence Minister Jana Cernoc…