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EU Ministers of Defence convened in Brussels to discuss military aid to Ukraine and other current security issues

16.11.2023

Brussels hosted a formal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) composed of EU Ministers of Defence. The Council was preceded by an informal meeting with the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and by a meeting of the European Defence Agency (EDA) Steering Committee. The Czech Republic was represented by the Minister of Defence Jana Černochová.

Senators endorsed mandate for foreign missions and training of Ukrainians

9.11.2023

The Senate plenary session endorsed the proposal for the deployment of forces and assets of the Ministry of Defence in foreign operations and the stay of other states’ armed forces in the territory of the Czech Republic for this and the following year. A total of 71 Senators voted in favour of the motion, one against it.

Denmark and Czech Republic to support Ukraine together

16.10.2023

Denmark and the Czech Republic shall supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with infantry fighting vehicles, battle tanks, heavy weaponry and other materiel from the production and stocks of the Czech defence industry. The supplies shall be financed by the Danish Government.

NATO Defence Ministers met in Brussels

16.10.2023

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation shall carry on supporting Ukraine and strengthening its own strategic deterrence potential. It shall also continue its operational engagement in the Western Balkans and the NATO Mission in Iraq and shall flexibly adapt its operation to the ever-changing security environment. All this was agreed by the NATO Defence Ministers during their two-day meeting in Brussels, which unexpectedly also welcomed the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Government Approved the New Defence Strategy of the Czech Republic. It Responds to the Significantly Deteriorated Security Environment

4.10.2023

Today, the Government approved the new Defence Strategy of the Czech Republic. The reason for its creation is primarily a fundamental deterioration of the security environment, to which the Czech Republic and its armed forces must respond. The document describes what threats we face and what needs to be done to make our defences strong and reliable. Its main priorities include a whole-of-society approach to defence, adequate funding for the armed forces and an active membership in NATO.