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Dne 26. listopadu 2025 Polsko podepsalo smlouvu s Boeingem v hodnotě 4,7 miliardy dolarů (4,34 miliardy eur) na 96 útočných vrtulníků AH-64E Apache Guardian – největší jednorázovou exportní objednávku, která kdy byla zadána na ikonický americký rotorový letoun, a největší dohodu o Apache mimo Spojené státy. Obrázek: Vrtulník AH-64 Apache | PICRYL Prostřednictvím programu zahraničních vojenských prodejů (FMS) Spojených států amerických smlouva okamžitě vystřelila Polsko na druhé místo na světě (hned za Spojené státy.

Ukrajinské síly bránící strategické město Lyman úspěšně odrazily několik pokusů ruských diverzních skupin proniknout na jeho okraj, čímž prokázaly odhodlanou obranu tváří v tvář neustálému tlaku. Během posledního měsíce bylo zneškodněno tucet takových skupin, které se snažily proniknout do města, a všichni jejich členové byli buď eliminováni, nebo zajati.

Evropská unie zahajuje bezprecedentní celokontinentální snahu o proškolení a přeškolení alespoň 600 000 pracovníků pro svůj obranný průmysl do roku 2030, v rámci širšího úsilí o odstranění kritického nedostatku dovedností, který ohrožuje strategickou autonomii Evropy. Obrázek: Odhady odvětví naznačují, že evropská obranná technologická a průmyslová základna v současnosti postrádá mezi 150 000 a 200 000 kvalifikovaných pracovníků | PICRYL / Veřejná doména Evropský obranný sektor zažívá explozivní růst.

Stíhačky páté generace se chlubí pokročilými technologiemi a vysokým výkonem. Stále však platí, že F-117 Nighthawk, první letoun se stealth technologií, který byl nasazen v ozbrojených silách, si v tomto oboru udržuje výsadní postavení. Tento letoun byl navržen v 70. letech 20. století legendární divizí Skunk Works společnosti Lockheed a po tajném vývojovém programu v hodnotě přibližně 6,6 miliard USD za 59 strojů byl v roce 1983 uveden do provozu pod kódovým označením „Have Blue“.

Dne 29. listopadu 1947 bylo svědkem přelomové události v dějinách Blízkého východu Valné shromáždění Organizace spojených národů, když přijalo rezoluci 181, známou jako Plán na rozdělení Palestiny. Tento milník odstartoval řetězec událostí, které dodnes, téměř osm desetiletí poté, nadále formují geopolitické souvislosti v daném regionu.

Před chystanou dvoustrannou schůzkou v Paříži bylo dokončeno ujednání mezi Paříží a Kyjevem, které je prezentováno jako určující pro budoucnost ukrajinského vojenského letectva. Volodymyr Zelenskyj oznámil posílení partnerství s Francií, které bude s největší pravděpodobností zahrnovat stíhací letouny Rafale a nové schopnosti protivzdušné obrany. Detaily prozatím nebyly dokončeny, ale vojenské a průmyslové sázky jsou značné.

Jméno Black Hawk se do historie armády zapsalo stejně výrazně jako Apache nebo Chinook. Black Hawk – symbol americké mobility od Somálska přes Irák až po (současnou) Ukrajinu – prochází po více než čtyřech desetiletích služby další proměnou. Tentokrát se však nejedná o modernizaci avioniky nebo výměnu motorů.

Dne 19. listopadu 2025 během Berlínské bezpečnostní konference veřejně nadnesl Matthew Whitaker, velvyslanec USA při NATO, myšlenku, že by jednoho dne mohlo Německo převzít vedoucí úlohu při spojeneckém velitelství NATO pro operace (Allied Command Operations (ACO)). Tento komentář umístil prezidenta Donalda Trumpa do centra významné strategické debaty o budoucnosti transatlantické aliance. Whitaker, bývalý úřadující americký

Německo se pohybuje v neklidných vodách, zatímco se snaží vypořádat s výrazným zpožděním a technickými problémy programu fregat F126. Spolkový sněm v rámci razantního kroku schválil rozsáhlý finanční balíček ve výši zhruba 7,8 miliardy eur pro alternativní projekt lodi, která nahradí problémové fregaty F126.

Ruský obranný průmysl, kdysi mohutný pilíř sovětské a postsovětské vojenské síly, prožívá svou nejhorší krizi od rozpadu SSSR, jak to popisují interní posudky. Když Rusko vstoupilo do čtvrtého roku totální války proti Ukrajině, vojensko-průmyslový komplex země se hroutí pod společnou vahou západních sankcí, snižování počtu pracovníků, finanční insolvence a pokračující ukrajinské protiofenzívy na výrobní zařízení.

AeroSPACE CSG, součást průmyslově-technologického holdingu CSG, rozšiřuje svou divizi letectví a zábavní průmysl o nový samostatný obor věnující se výhradně aplikacím umělé inteligence. Vznik CSG AI na jaře 2024 představuje zásadní krok směrem k zapojení vyspělých aplikací umělé inteligence do leteckých operací a řadí společnost mezi vedoucí firmy v oboru prosazující inovace.

In a move that signals either a tactical adaptation or a desperate attempt to test advanced weaponry, Russia has reportedly deployed its cutting-edge Zircon anti-ship missile against a ground target in Ukraine's Sumy region. This unusual deployment utilizes a weapon specifically designed to neutralize high-value naval assets, primarily those of the United States, raising questions about Russia's evolving missile strategy and the operational capabilities of its much-touted hypersonic systems.

In a significant move set to reshape its aerial defense capabilities, Colombia has officially finalized a landmark agreement with Swedish aerospace giant Saab for the acquisition of 17 advanced Gripen E/F fighter jets. The deal, valued at a substantial €3.1 billion ($3.6 billion), solidifies a strategic partnership that will see the next-generation aircraft delivered to the Colombian Air Force between 2026 and 2032.

In a significant move set to reshape its aerial defense capabilities, Colombia has officially finalized a landmark agreement with Swedish aerospace giant Saab for the acquisition of 17 advanced Gripen E/F fighter jets. The deal, valued at a substantial €3.1 billion ($3.6 billion), solidifies a strategic partnership that will see the next-generation aircraft delivered to the Colombian Air Force between 2026 and 2032.

The defense ministers of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization recently met at their Brussels headquarters for their first meeting since the June summit in The Hague. While in June the member states agreed on an unprecedented increase in defense spending to five percent of gross domestic product by 2035, the October meeting showed how to put these commitments into practice. The main topics were anti-drone technology, the expansion of Operation Eastern Sentry, and continued support for Ukraine.

The defense ministers of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization recently met at their Brussels headquarters for their first meeting since the June summit in The Hague. While in June the member states agreed on an unprecedented increase in defense spending to five percent of gross domestic product by 2035, the October meeting showed how to put these commitments into practice. The main topics were anti-drone technology, the expansion of Operation Eastern Sentry, and continued support for Ukraine.

Czechoslovak Group (CSG), defence group owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad, continues its dynamic growth trajectory driven by organic momentum and strategic acquisitions.

Czechoslovak Group (CSG), defence group owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad, continues its dynamic growth trajectory driven by organic momentum and strategic acquisitions.

NASA and Lockheed Martin have successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, an experimental supersonic aircraft that could revolutionize supersonic transport by transforming the deafening sonic boom into a mere whisper.

NASA and Lockheed Martin have successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, an experimental supersonic aircraft that could revolutionize supersonic transport by transforming the deafening sonic boom into a mere whisper.

French Ministry of the Armed Forces and prime contractor – ArianeGroup – recently announced the successful first flight test of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile, which exceeds the power of the Little Boy atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima ten times. Picture: M51.3 missiles’s maximum range exceeds ten thousand kilometres with six warheads or fourteen thousand with a lighter payload | DGA France has just taken a major step in modernising its nuclear deterrent.

French Ministry of the Armed Forces and prime contractor – ArianeGroup – recently announced the successful first flight test of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile, which exceeds the power of the Little Boy atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima ten times. Picture: M51.3 missiles’s maximum range exceeds ten thousand kilometres with six warheads or fourteen thousand with a lighter payload | DGA France has just taken a major step in modernising its nuclear deterrent.

The new CV90120 version shows how the rules of ground combat are changing: the light tracked platform now targets a role previously reserved for heavy tanks, with the symbiosis of Swedish mobility and German tank artillery tradition playing a key role.

The new CV90120 version shows how the rules of ground combat are changing: the light tracked platform now targets a role previously reserved for heavy tanks, with the symbiosis of Swedish mobility and German tank artillery tradition playing a key role.

The battlefield of tomorrow is already here, and it flies. In a strategic pivot that underscores the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, the U.S. Army has unveiled an audacious plan to field an unprecedented one million drones within the next two to three years. This isn't just an aspiration; it's a critical imperative driven by the grim reality that drones now account for over 80% of casualties in contemporary conflicts.

The battlefield of tomorrow is already here, and it flies. In a strategic pivot that underscores the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, the U.S. Army has unveiled an audacious plan to field an unprecedented one million drones within the next two to three years. This isn't just an aspiration; it's a critical imperative driven by the grim reality that drones now account for over 80% of casualties in contemporary conflicts.

Car manufacturer Tatra Trucks unveiled its first fully battery-powered electric truck, the Tatra Force e-Drive BEV 8x8, in a world premiere. The unveiling took place during a ceremony at the e-Salon 2025 trade fair, which is currently being held at the PVA EXPO exhibition center in Prague. The new product from Kopřivnice can be viewed by professionals and visitors in Hall 5 of the Letňany Exhibition Center until November 16, when the fair ends.

Car manufacturer Tatra Trucks unveiled its first fully battery-powered electric truck, the Tatra Force e-Drive BEV 8x8, in a world premiere. The unveiling took place during a ceremony at the e-Salon 2025 trade fair, which is currently being held at the PVA EXPO exhibition center in Prague. The new product from Kopřivnice can be viewed by professionals and visitors in Hall 5 of the Letňany Exhibition Center until November 16, when the fair ends.

Russia claims to have developed a nuclear-powered underwater drone named “Poseidon,” capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. Hailed as a “revolutionary” weapon by Vladimir Putin, the Poseidon drone joins the list of Russian strategic projects – or propaganda projects?

Russia claims to have developed a nuclear-powered underwater drone named “Poseidon,” capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. Hailed as a “revolutionary” weapon by Vladimir Putin, the Poseidon drone joins the list of Russian strategic projects – or propaganda projects?

In the chilling aftermath of a significant Russian missile and drone strike on western Ukraine on October 5th, an unnerving discovery has cast a long shadow over international relations: at least three Chinese reconnaissance SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites were observed making multiple passes over the primary target area.

In the chilling aftermath of a significant Russian missile and drone strike on western Ukraine on October 5th, an unnerving discovery has cast a long shadow over international relations: at least three Chinese reconnaissance SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites were observed making multiple passes over the primary target area.

In a rare and significant move, the entire top leadership of a Hawaii-based Osprey squadron has been relieved of duty, a decision stemming from a "loss of trust" in their ability to uphold critical safety and readiness standards. Major General Marcus Annibale initiated the decisive action on October 28, removing the commander, executive officer, and senior enlisted leader of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (VMM-268), stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay. Picture: U.S.

In a rare and significant move, the entire top leadership of a Hawaii-based Osprey squadron has been relieved of duty, a decision stemming from a "loss of trust" in their ability to uphold critical safety and readiness standards. Major General Marcus Annibale initiated the decisive action on October 28, removing the commander, executive officer, and senior enlisted leader of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (VMM-268), stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay. Picture: U.S.

This Veterans Day, a day traditionally marked by solemn ceremonies and vibrant parades honoring those who have served, is facing an unprecedented challenge. Across the United States, the longest federal government shutdown on record is not only disrupting flights and food assistance but is also curtailing, and in many cases outright canceling, the very events meant to celebrate our nation's heroes.

This Veterans Day, a day traditionally marked by solemn ceremonies and vibrant parades honoring those who have served, is facing an unprecedented challenge. Across the United States, the longest federal government shutdown on record is not only disrupting flights and food assistance but is also curtailing, and in many cases outright canceling, the very events meant to celebrate our nation's heroes.

The German government has confirmed the existence of a vast military investment project worth €377 billion. This program details in a 39-page internal document the rearmament strategy announced when Chancellor Friedrich Merz came to power. Germany thus intends to give the Bundeswehr unprecedented technological and logistical superiority, while consolidating its industrial autonomy in the face of growing geopolitical tensions in Europe.

The German government has confirmed the existence of a vast military investment project worth €377 billion. This program details in a 39-page internal document the rearmament strategy announced when Chancellor Friedrich Merz came to power. Germany thus intends to give the Bundeswehr unprecedented technological and logistical superiority, while consolidating its industrial autonomy in the face of growing geopolitical tensions in Europe.

Russia has announced the successful completion of the final test of its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile. Behind this weapon — which promises theoretically unlimited range and unmatched endurance — lies a strategic ambition: to restore Russian technological supremacy in the nuclear domain. Picture: Launch of the 9M730 Burevestnik | Mil.ru / CC BY 4.0 The Burevestnik missile (NATO designation: SSC-X-9 Skyfall) represents a major breakthrough in modern weaponry.

Russia has announced the successful completion of the final test of its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile. Behind this weapon — which promises theoretically unlimited range and unmatched endurance — lies a strategic ambition: to restore Russian technological supremacy in the nuclear domain. Picture: Launch of the 9M730 Burevestnik | Mil.ru / CC BY 4.0 The Burevestnik missile (NATO designation: SSC-X-9 Skyfall) represents a major breakthrough in modern weaponry.

Adopted on October 16, 2025, the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP) embodies the concrete implementation of European preference in defense. With a budget of €1.5 billion for the period 2025–2027, it becomes a permanent tool to support the European Defense Industrial and Technological Base (EDITB), designed to coordinate the production of military equipment and strengthen cooperation between Member States.

Adopted on October 16, 2025, the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP) embodies the concrete implementation of European preference in defense. With a budget of €1.5 billion for the period 2025–2027, it becomes a permanent tool to support the European Defense Industrial and Technological Base (EDITB), designed to coordinate the production of military equipment and strengthen cooperation between Member States.

Post-socialist NATO countries with access to the sea are at various stages of modernizing their fleets. While countries such as Poland and Romania are moving toward acquiring multipurpose "combat" surface vessels, smaller countries—from Lithuania to Albania—are focusing mainly on patrol boats and minesweepers. The common denominator is the desire to join alliance structures and build interoperable forces, albeit in different "weight" categories.

Post-socialist NATO countries with access to the sea are at various stages of modernizing their fleets. While countries such as Poland and Romania are moving toward acquiring multipurpose "combat" surface vessels, smaller countries—from Lithuania to Albania—are focusing mainly on patrol boats and minesweepers. The common denominator is the desire to join alliance structures and build interoperable forces, albeit in different "weight" categories.

The industrial and technology holding Czechoslovak Group (CSG), owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad, has made its first acquisition within the framework of its expansion into the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector. Through its newly established subsidiary AviaNera Technologies a.s., CSG has acquired a 51% stake in the Serbian company MUST Solutions from its founder and majority owner Vladimir Jazarević. The purchase price of the transaction is not being disclosed.

The industrial and technology holding Czechoslovak Group (CSG), owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad, has made its first acquisition within the framework of its expansion into the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector. Through its newly established subsidiary AviaNera Technologies a.s., CSG has acquired a 51% stake in the Serbian company MUST Solutions from its founder and majority owner Vladimir Jazarević. The purchase price of the transaction is not being disclosed.

The European defense organization OCCAR (Joint Organization for Armament Cooperation) has commissioned Artec GmbH to deliver 222 Schakal infantry fighting vehicles, a variant of the Boxer 8×8 platform, to the armed forces of Germany and the Netherlands. The Schakal combines the Boxer wheeled armored vehicle chassis with the turret of the tracked Puma infantry fighting vehicle. The main contractor is Artec GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Germany.

The European defense organization OCCAR (Joint Organization for Armament Cooperation) has commissioned Artec GmbH to deliver 222 Schakal infantry fighting vehicles, a variant of the Boxer 8×8 platform, to the armed forces of Germany and the Netherlands. The Schakal combines the Boxer wheeled armored vehicle chassis with the turret of the tracked Puma infantry fighting vehicle. The main contractor is Artec GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Germany.

The Polish Ministry of Defense has made progress in the tender for suppliers of new submarines. Currently, six companies from Spain, Germany, and South Korea have the best chance of winning the contract. After the decommissioning of obsolete vessels in 2021, the Polish Navy will have only one submarine left, and Donald Tusk's government wants to select a manufacturer for a total of three new vessels by the end of the year. These should be incorporated into the fleet by 2038.

The Polish Ministry of Defense has made progress in the tender for suppliers of new submarines. Currently, six companies from Spain, Germany, and South Korea have the best chance of winning the contract. After the decommissioning of obsolete vessels in 2021, the Polish Navy will have only one submarine left, and Donald Tusk's government wants to select a manufacturer for a total of three new vessels by the end of the year. These should be incorporated into the fleet by 2038.

In a significant strategic development that underscores Ukraine's remarkable resilience and burgeoning defense industrial capacity, the nation has officially launched mass production of 120-mm ammunition for its growing fleet of modern western tanks, including the formidable Abrams and Leopard 2.

In a significant strategic development that underscores Ukraine's remarkable resilience and burgeoning defense industrial capacity, the nation has officially launched mass production of 120-mm ammunition for its growing fleet of modern western tanks, including the formidable Abrams and Leopard 2.

The ARTEC BOXER 8x8 is a modern, highly protected wheeled armoured vehicle family built around a drive module (the hull and propulsion) and interchangeable mission modules that can be fitted and re-fitted according to mission needs.

The ARTEC BOXER 8x8 is a modern, highly protected wheeled armoured vehicle family built around a drive module (the hull and propulsion) and interchangeable mission modules that can be fitted and re-fitted according to mission needs.

In the frame of CSG group and its CSG Defence division a new TATRA DEFENCE brand has been created, which unifies the marketing communication of three companies – Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV), Tatra Defence Systems (TDS) and Tatra Defence Projects (TDP). The change concerns only the area of presentation and uniform external appearance, not the organizational structure or ownership relationships.

In the frame of CSG group and its CSG Defence division a new TATRA DEFENCE brand has been created, which unifies the marketing communication of three companies – Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV), Tatra Defence Systems (TDS) and Tatra Defence Projects (TDP). The change concerns only the area of presentation and uniform external appearance, not the organizational structure or ownership relationships.

A recent disclosure of internal documents from Rostec, the Russian arms giant, reveals previously unknown details about Russian fighter jet sales to Algeria, Iran, and Ethiopia. Picture: Su-57 prototype at the MAKS-2011 Air Show | Dmitry Zherdin / CC BY-SA 3.0 A massive leak of documents reveals Russian contracts for the export of Sukhoi aircraft to Algeria, Iran, and Ethiopia, exposing delivery schedules, purchase volumes, and Moscow's strategy for circumventing sanctions.

A recent disclosure of internal documents from Rostec, the Russian arms giant, reveals previously unknown details about Russian fighter jet sales to Algeria, Iran, and Ethiopia. Picture: Su-57 prototype at the MAKS-2011 Air Show | Dmitry Zherdin / CC BY-SA 3.0 A massive leak of documents reveals Russian contracts for the export of Sukhoi aircraft to Algeria, Iran, and Ethiopia, exposing delivery schedules, purchase volumes, and Moscow's strategy for circumventing sanctions.

In a striking illustration of the chaotic and high-stakes environment over annexed Crimea, a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet was reportedly shot down by its own air defense systems during a fierce overnight battle to repel a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes. The incident, confirmed by Ukraine's Navy, points to significant operational challenges for Russian forces under intense pressure and underscores the increasing effectiveness of Ukraine's drone tactics in sowing confusion.

In a striking illustration of the chaotic and high-stakes environment over annexed Crimea, a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet was reportedly shot down by its own air defense systems during a fierce overnight battle to repel a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes. The incident, confirmed by Ukraine's Navy, points to significant operational challenges for Russian forces under intense pressure and underscores the increasing effectiveness of Ukraine's drone tactics in sowing confusion.