Czech Republic

By Robert Wall
The deal is the largest ever between the two countries, Israel said in announcing the finalization of the purchase on Dec. 24.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
Like Axiom, Vast has hired SpaceX for PAM crew ferry flights and training.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
Poland has agreed to buy 32 F-35s and the Czech Republic says it will take 24 of the stealth fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Czech aerospace manufacturer Aero Vodochody has rebranded its L-39NG jet trainer.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Czech ministers approved spending 11.3 billion Czech koruna ($490 million) for a pair of C-390s on Oct. 2.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
Poland’s first aircraft, AZ-01, was rolled out in front of Polish politicians and senior air force figures at the company’s Fort Worth facility on Aug. 28.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The U.S. State Department gave the green light for Bratislava’s potential acquisition of 12 AH-1Zs on July 31.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine, Tony Osborne, Robert Wall
After months of preparation, Ukraine is about to receive its first batch of F-16s to help it battle Russia.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Ankara finally secures approval for new F-16s, but Athens will receive the long-desired F-35 first.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Republic has formally joined the growing list of European nations to acquire the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Republic has joined the growing number of European nations opting to purchase Embraer’s C-390 airlifter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Slovakia government has selected the IAI Barak ground-based air defense system to fulfill a requirement for a medium-range surface-to-air missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Prague countered critics of its F-35 decision, who claim the aircraft is too expensive for the Eastern European country to operate.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The Czech government has approved the acquisition of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Romania’s defense ministry has launched the process to acquire as many as 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Republic has claimed that acquiring and operating Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will be cheaper than operating Saab’s Gripen E.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters were inducted during a formal ceremony at Náměšt nad Oslavou, the Czech Air Force’s main helicopter operating base, on Aug. 17.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Air Force has received the first two of a planned 20 new Bell H-1-model helicopters as the air arm modernizes its fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $5.62 billion deal for the Czech Republic to buy 24 F-35As.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Slovakia has begun seeking a ground-based air and missile defense capability to replace Soviet-era systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Hungary has joined the Czech Republic and Poland in the protection of Slovakia’s airspace.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By David Casey
Prague will return to the carrier’s schedule after a three-year suspension.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Muscat-Prague is one of two new routes to the Czech Republic being launched by SalamAir.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Saudi Arabian carrier flynas is adding another European point to its expanding international network.
Airports & Networks