Czech Republic
Baltic Gripens: Inside recent Czech and Hungarian Air Policing ops
For two months, Saab Gripen-Cs from both the Hungarian and Czech air forces stood armed at Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania. The first time ever in nearly 20 years of Baltic Air Policing. And as Combat Aircraft Journal reports, it should never have happened
Aerial firefighting: Combatting wildfires in the Czech Republic
During late July, the Czech Republic saw one of its worst ever wildfires that spanned over a week. AirForces Monthly travelled to the affected areas to see the aerial firefighting operation unfold
US to donate eight H-1 helicopters to the Czech Republic
Eight H-1 helicopters are to be donated free-of-charge to the Czech Republic by the US
Czech MOD seeking Israeli UAV acquisition
The Czech Ministry of Defence has revealed that it is set to open negotiations with the Israeli government for the acquisition of three Israel Aerospace Industries-developed Heron I unmanned aerial vehicles for aerial reconnaissance duties
Hurricane in fatal crash at Czech show
Czech-owned Hawker Hurricane IV OO-HUR and its pilot were lost in an accident on 14 August
New Czech Destination for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Aerosoft has announced Airport Brno Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
FIA 2022: Aero outlines first delivery dates for initial L-39NG operators
Aero Vodochody has outlined when it expects to deliver the first serial production examples of its new-generation L-39NG advanced jet trainer to the Vietnam People’s Air Force and the Hungarian Air Force
FIA 2022: L-39NG attains type certification as Aero announces new MoU with Patriot Global Training
Aero Vodochody – the Czech Republic-based aircraft manufacturer and MRO services provider – made two major announcements regarding its new L-39NG advanced jet trainer on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow on July 18
ILA Berlin 2022: Lockheed Martin drops F-16 Block 70/72 from Czech fighter race
As the Czech Air Force continues to weigh up its plans to potentially replace its 14-strong Saab JAS-39C/D Gripen multi-role fighter fleet, Lockheed Martin has revealed that it has decided to drop its F-16 Block 70/72 Fighting Falcon proposal to instead prioritise its F-35A Lightning II offering
Czech Hinds being prepped for Ukraine transfer
With the Czech Air Force expected to withdraw its Mi-24/35 fleet from service at the end of the year, it has been revealed that they are set to be donated to Ukraine