49th International Military Pilgrimage at Lourdes

    23.2.2007

    The Military Chaplaincy of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic, in cooperation with the Czech Military Spa and Recreation Facilities, organise the participation of Czech soldiers in the 49th International Military Pilgrimage 2007 at Lourdes, France.

    First Czech Air Force AIRBUS Arrived

    31.1.2007

    The first new transport aircraft AIRBUS A-319 Corporate Jetliner landed at its future home airport at Prague Kbely on 30th January 2007.

    Former Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic

    10.1.2007

    She was appointed the Minister of Defence on 9 January 2007, and the same day Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Mirek Topolanek introduced her into the office.

    New Minister of Defence

    9.1.2007

    Minister of Defence Vlasta Parkanova was introduced into her office on Tuesday, 9 January 2007.

    Initial Operational Capabilities Reached

    12.12.2006

    As 2006 came to a close the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic accomplished a crucial first step in their comprehensive reform, and their objective of eventulally achieving full operational capabilities, by reaching the first level of initial operational capabilities.