Chief of General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces Karl Rzechka, in his introductory speech on the new army development concept, said that the Czech Republic sees Russia as a “direct threat to security” and a “potential military enemy”. Prague is also trying to minimize the possibility of a large-scale conflict in Europe, the Czech military writes RIA News.
Czech edition in September Seznam Zpravy He reported on the Czech Republic’s new defense strategy, in which Russia was called the “most serious threat” to the country. The newspaper noted that this document has already been approved by the Security Council of the republic. The main goal of Czech defense policy in this document is called “preparation for a long-term, high-intensity defensive war with a technologically advanced enemy armed with nuclear weapons.”
In his opening speech, Rzechka emphasized: “Russia is a direct threat to our security and a potential military enemy… Our goal is to prevent war and reduce the possibility of mass violence in Europe.” The general’s remarks are on the Ministry of Defense website.
The new concept also notes that the Czech army faces a shortage of personnel and ammunition, as well as restrictions in the field of repair of armored vehicles and the deployment of allied troops on its territory. In addition, the capabilities of our own air defense systems and the provision of advanced technologies to the army are limited.
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