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| In the defense strategy of the Czech Republic, Russia was named the main threat | |
| 2023-09-29 | |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [Regnum] Russia poses the greatest danger to the Czech Republic. This is stated in the country's new defense strategy, approved by the Republican Security Council.
In the event of a conflict, the material says, it is worth considering that the Czech Republic will become an important transport artery for the allies. “The likelihood of a military attack on the Czech Republic or any of the NATO and EU countries is the highest since the end of the Cold War. In the long term, Russia will pose the most serious threat to the security of the Czech Republic and its allies,” the publication quotes a document from the Ministry of Defense. The new defense strategy calls for the creation of well-trained and equipped armed forces, as well as preparing the Czech Republic for the possible transfer of large numbers of allied troops. The defense of the republic cannot be ensured only by professional military personnel, the document notes. As Regnum reported, on September 27, at a press conference, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced the government’s decision to purchase 24 F-35 supersonic fighter jets from the United States. The first aircraft, he said, will be ready in 2029, and Czech pilots will be trained in the USA. Prague will receive all fighter jets by 2035, the politician added. The authors of the new security strategy of the Czech Republic also included China in the list of the country's main threats. According to the drafters of the document, Russia is allegedly deliberately acting against Prague, violating its political, economic and social stability. In turn, the activities of the PRC give rise to a systemic challenge on a global scale, since the Chinese side conducts cyber espionage, is actively arming itself and developing military potential, including nuclear. The strategy states that, in addition to Russia and China, the DPRK and Iran pose a threat to the security of the Czech Republic. | |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #2 I don't think they need to worry about the Germans this time. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2023-09-29 09:12 |
| #1 I'm thinking Brussels ran second. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2023-09-29 08:57 |