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Nigeria Seeks Czech Ammunition Production and UAV Technology Transfer
Nigeria is seeking Czech support for a new DICON ammunition production line and UAV technology transfer as the two countries deepen defense-industrial cooperation.
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7 Czech Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Seven Czech defense tech firms working on drone detection, autonomous flight, pilot training, satellite intelligence, and military supply chains in 2026.
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Czech Army Tests Counter-Drone Systems in Drone Shield 2026
The Czech Army is testing counter-drone technologies against FPV and fiber-controlled UAV threats during the Drone Shield 2026 experiment.
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European Intelligence Warns Russian Hybrid Threat Is Rising
Czech, Latvian and Swedish intelligence assessments point to rising Russian sabotage, cyber and influence activity across Europe, while differing on escalation risks.
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Czech Republic Becomes NATO’s First SPYDER Air Defense Operator
The Czech Republic is introducing Rafael’s SPYDER air defense system, becoming its first NATO operator as four batteries replace Soviet-era 2K12 Kub systems.
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NATO Days Ostrava Highlights Czech Military Modernization
NATO Days Ostrava puts Czech military modernization on display, from Leopard 2 and CV90 armor to C-390 transport aircraft and domestic defense systems.
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Colt CZ Profit Jumps 73% as Defense Orders and Energetics Business Drive Growth
Colt CZ reported a 72.7% increase in first-half net profit to CZK 1.6 billion and raised its 2026 outlook as military contracts, stronger ammunition margins and its new energetics business boosted performance.
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Czech ERA and HawkEye 360 partner on space-based signals intelligence
Czech surveillance specialist ERA has entered a strategic partnership with U.S.-based HawkEye 360 to expand the use of space-based radio-frequency intelligence for defense and security missions. Under the agreement, ERA will become an international processing partner for automated terrestrial and maritime radar products derived from HawkEye
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Prague Defense Summit opens with European rearmament and procurement in focus
More than 250 political, military and industry leaders are meeting at the IISS Prague Defense Summit as Europe confronts industrial capacity gaps, logistics bottlenecks and growing requirements for long-range strike and military mobility.
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CSG Invests €49.7M to Expand Czech Military Vehicle Production
CSG will invest €49.7 million in Tatra Defence production at Kopřivnice, adding 14,000 square meters of capacity for military land systems.
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Czech Defense Update: Tatra Expansion, New Orders and Mortars
Czech defense developments include new Tatra production capacity, regional truck procurement, Slovak cooperation and plans for new 120 mm mortars.
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Czech Defense Firms Invited to Join US Market Mission
Czech defense companies can join a government-backed Washington mission on October 12-14, 2026, including the US-Czech Defense Forum alongside AUSA 2026.