Czechs ratify US treaty making it easier to deploy US troops there
The document sets a legal framework for possible deployment of U.S. troops in the country at a time of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
By AP Staff
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US, Netherlands go Dutch to refurbish Czech tanks for Ukraine
The U.S. and Netherlands are splitting the cost of refurbishing 90 more Czech T-72B tanks for Ukraine in Kyiv’s fight to repel Russia.
By Joe Gould
Ukraine weapon switcheroos are flushing Soviet arms out of Europe
As some Eastern European nations send their Soviet-era kit to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s attack, the new weapons those nations stand to get in return from the United States and its allies could shape the continent’s arsenal for years to come.
28 Nebraska, Texas National Guard medical personnel heading to Czech Republic to help with virus surge
Medical personnel from the Nebraska and Texas National Guards are expected to treat patients at Prague’s military hospital and a new field hospital at the city’s exhibition ground.
By Karel Janicek
Czechoslovakia delivered a sting with its Skorpion VZ 61 subgun (or machine pistol?)
Miroslav Rybář originally had security forces in mind when he conceived the Skorpion VZ 61 in 1959, but it was readily accepted by the Czechoslovakian army for use by low-ranking staff, vehicle crewmen and special forces.
By Jon Guttman
Inside America’s multimillion-dollar plan to get allies off Russian equipment
The State Department has quietly launched a new fund to help allies in Europe buy American defense goods - and may look to expand it around the world.
By Aaron Mehta