‼️Czech company STV Group will open new large-calibre munition production line in two weeks, doubling its production capacity to 200 000 artillery shells per year. By the end of this year, it will open third one, reaching production capacity of 300 000 artillery shells per year.
Daniel of Bohemia
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I focus on development and modernization of Czech Armed Forces (AČR), 🇨🇿 military history & defence industry and CEE security. For stronger Europe.
Joined April 2022
- Czech ammunition producer, Sellier&Bellot is now producing 4 MILLION! small arms ammuniton per day. This traditional company will celebrate 200 years since its inception this year. They are delivering to their ammo for example to 🇨🇿🇺🇦🇵🇱🇦🇹 armed forces or🇧🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸 Police. ⬇️1/3
- ‼️‼️‼️ Poland 🇵🇱 asked for help and Czechia 🇨🇿 answers. Based on request made by 🇵🇱 defense minister Kosiniak-Kamysz, 🇨🇿 will deploy 3 Mi-171ŠM SOF II helicopters from Special Operations Air Task Unit (SOATU) of Czech Air Force's 22nd helicopter base and up to 150 soldiers
- "Some random country"? 11 500 🇨🇿 Czech soldiers went to Afghanistan. 14 paid the ultimate price, many more heavily wounded... Czech SOF deployed as soon as 2002 and Czechs were there till the very end... ⬇️1/2“Some random country” in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is disgusting how the current US administration speaks out against its allies, war veterans and soldiers who have fallen alongside US troops in conflicts around the world.
- Picture thread 🧵. Swedish armor 🇸🇪. Absolutely stunning. Photos are not mine, they belong to Norbotten, South Scania, Gotland and Skaraborg Regiments of Armén (army), Forsvarsmakten (Swedish Armed Forces). But it would be a crime, not to share them with you. Enjoy. ⬇️1/x
- Czech company STV GROUP is preparing to launch production of NATO 155mm artillery ammunition in its Polička factory. Currently its producing 122mm ammo for Ukraine. Later on it will start producing 120mm and 81mm mortar munition for Czech Armed Forces and then in February ⬇️1/4
- Few days back there was a sh*tstorm concerning certain picture of Czech Active Reservist. There were many people who refused to believe, that reservist can get a gear like that, saying that its "only for PR". Well. Lets look at "less PR" pictures from soldiers of several ⬇️1/x
- According to Czech security analyst Visingr, it is now certain that Czech Defence industry will be producing turrets for Leopard 2 MBT's, production of hulls is also being discussed. This step will be part of effort to increase production capacity.
- Good news! During last meeting of chamber of deputies defence commission it has been confirmed, that #Czechia 🇨🇿 wants to buy in total 76 Leopards 2A8 (support versions included) , and obtain another 28 Leopards 2A4 and 2 Buffel ARVs. (half paid, half a gift). 🧵⬇️1/8
- !! 🇨🇿 !! One of the most crucial projects of Czech Armed Forces right now. PBVP-wheeled infantry fighting vehicle In 2026-2030, Czech 7th mechanized brigade will receive 246 CV-90 mk.IV . Most of them in CV9030CZ IFV configuration with 30mm Mk.44, 2x Spike and Iron Fist APS⬇️1/x
- ‼️Czech government just decided that Czechia will increase its defence budget by 0,2% GDP yearly till 2030. Meaning that in 2030, defence budget should reach 3% GDP. Next year. It should be 2,2%
- Before some smartasses behind keybord start shitting on Czech national police (PČR).... Because of yesterdays shooting in Prague... Only 4 minutes. It took 4 minutes for first officers from patrol service and criminal police to rush the faculty building after call. ⬇️ 1/3Pro srovnání, jak vypadá zpackaný zásah. Škola v texaském Uvalde 2022. 11:30 první volání o střelbě 11:35 první policisté vstupují do školy, bojí se však ji prohledávat, že mají jen pistole 12:50 k zásahu se odhodlává tým Pohraniční stráže, vstupuje do třídy a zabíjí pachatele
00:00 - Thread. Yesterday there were news about Czech MoD finishing new deal with their German counterparts, about gift of 14 Leo2A4 and 1 BPz3 for Czech Armed Forces and possibility to buy 14 more Leo2A4 and 1 BPz3. This news were met with mixed and even outright stupid reactions. ⬇️
- This and next week, Czech MoD will travel to Germany for negotiations about procurement of up to 77 Leo2A8 tanks. Czech side wants a joint project with engagement of Czech defense industry so KMW can open another production line. This new capacity of production will then 1/2



























