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Open Day in Caslav attracts thousands of military fans

26.5.2017

Every two years, the 21st Tactical Air Force Base at Caslav holds an Open Day to present the air and ground equipment of the Czech Armed Forces, and this year it opened its gates again to the public on 20th May. This traditional air show of dynamic and static displays continues to attract thousands of military and aviation enthusiasts.

102nd Battalion take home invaluable experiences from international competition

12.5.2017

Last week, the team from the 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion, based in Prostejov, returned home after taking part in the five-day prestigious 9th Annual Warrior Competition. The competition was held at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre in Amman, Jordan and came to an end on 4th May.

Minister Stropnicky visits Pentagon

4.5.2017

The Czech Minister of Defence, Martin Stropnicky, began his working visit to the United States on Tuesday 2nd May for bilateral talks with his American counterpart, James Mattis.

'Survival Course' - a new experience for journalists and humanitarian workers

28.4.2017

This week, fifteen journalists and humanitarian workers are participating in a Survival Course organised by the Communication Department, in cooperation with instructors from the Training Command of the Military Academy in Vyskov.

'Safeguard Temelin 2017' exercise secures nuclear power plant

24.4.2017

A hijacked plane threatening to endanger the Temelin Nuclear Power Plant triggered a prompt response from Czech air defence systems designed to fight off imminent security threats.