Czech President visits Afghanistan

    Czech President visits Afghanistan

    26.1.2014

    "I highly appreciate your work," Supreme Commander of Czech Armed Forces and Czech President Milos Zeman told to his soldiers serving on ISAF mission in Kabul during the historically first presidential visit to Afghanistan, where he also met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

    Planning for future logistic operations

    Planning for future logistic operations

    18.1.2014

    The Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre Council of Directors session held in Prague 14 to 15 January outlined development of joint logistic support for future operations and started a planning process of Exercise Capable Logistician 2015 which will be held in Hungary.

    Minister honours service dog Athos

    Minister honours service dog Athos

    11.1.2014

    Minister of Defence Vlastimil Picek visited the Military Cynology Centre at Chotyne this week to honour dog Athos for service in Afghanistan where it was seriously injured in September 2012.

    Government sells L-159 subsonics

    Government sells L-159 subsonics

    5.1.2014

    At its sessison this week, the Czech government approved sale of 28 subsonic L-159 ALCA aircraft to US Draken International company while discussion over prolonged lease of Sweden-made SAAB 39 Gripen supersonic aircraft postponed until a new Czech government is formed.

    Merry Christmas and a happy and successful 2014

    Merry Christmas and a happy and successful 2014

    22.12.2013

    President of the Czech Republic and Supreme Commander of the Czech Armed Forces Milos Zeman, Minister of Defence Vlastimil Picek, and Chief of the General Staff of Armed Forces of the Czech Republic Lieutenant General Petr Pavel send video-messages to all defence personnel to Christmas Holidays and New Year 2014.