Armée tchèque/Czech Armed Forces

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les Gripens tchéques en missions OTAN pour assurer la defense aerienne des pays baltes

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Now lets talk a bit about training, operation and service of the H-1. In 2022 CzAF pilots and ground personnel were training in USA to become both operators of the system and instructors. Yes the whole training proccess will be done in Czechia.

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— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 6, 2024

For this purpose the "H-1 centre" operated by Czech state company LOM Praha was created right at 22nd Airbase. We are talking about advanced H-1 simulators and service plant and storage. Simulator will be used both for basic and advanced training and condition flying.

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— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 6, 2024

of around 250 km. Their composite rotor blades can take a hit from up to 23mm round and continue flying. Both helicopters have self-sealing fuel tanks, armor, complex active ASE protection system (AN/AAR-47 (V)2, AN/AVR-2A, AN/ALE-47 and AN/APR-39) that is capable of

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— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 6, 2024

Cockpits are modern with MFDs. In Viper, pilots from both seats can control the helicopter. All seats in
Viper and Venom are shock-proof. This in combination with reinforced landing gear that can absorb impact from fall of up to 10 m/s means that the crew has

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— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 6, 2024

The whole dispersion and operation from improvised airfields might be one of the reasons why the new CAPL-16M1 cisterns for Czech Air Force are build on offroad Tatra 815-7 8x8 chassis and can use Multispectral camouflage nets that were designed for them

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— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 6, 2024

Nexter and French armament agency are launching Caesar user club. It is a joint initiative that will bring Caesar users together and will be used for experience sharing, joint procurements of spare parts, and training.

Czech Armed Forces will be part of it as well pic.twitter.com/QPILoHASrT

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 9, 2024

Mi-171ŠM is a heavily modernized Mi-171. It has a ramp, self defence active systems, FLIR, reworked NVG compatible digital cockpit, meteorological radar, new communication and navigation systems including SATCOM, new crane and doorgunner can have M134 minigun. pic.twitter.com/y0IZKK9WG3

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 9, 2024

Larger TigIR-6M is capable of heat signature detection at range of 3 km. This is greatly improving not only the targetting, but also reconaissanance capabilities and situational awareness of infantry squad. Minimi Mk.3 will be issued to every combat and part of CS and CSS units. pic.twitter.com/sUjzmQb8Qx

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 10, 2024

Czech 71st mechanized btn showcasing its new goodies. Minimi Mk.3 7,62x51 machine guns with Elcan Specter 1-4x optic. Here you can see also low weight Tilo-6MA Thermal Imager, that together with larger TigIR-6M was bought for every one of 1 500 MGs

Tilo can detect heat at 1 km. pic.twitter.com/KIQoMDePsi

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 10, 2024

Czech Task Force from 13th Artillery Regiment arrived to Lithuania to be 15th rotation of NATO eFP BG LTU.

They brought their ShKH Vz.77 Dana 152mm howitzers and newly fielded Titus CZ 6x6 MKPP (fire support coordination centre) among other vehicles.

Stronger together pic.twitter.com/MNje7C2Pb6

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 10, 2024

They are here! Today C-17 of USAF landed at Czech Air Force 22nd helicopter airbase and inside it...

2x more UH-1Y Venom for Czech Air Force. So 4 out of 8 Venoms were delivered. pic.twitter.com/dV0pyYLvjp

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 11, 2024

Member of 41st mechanized battalion showcasing new CZ P-10C 9mm pistol, that is replacing CZ 75 SP-01 Phantoms in service of all professional units. CZ 75 will replace old Vz.82 pistols that have been used by Territorial Defense reservists. pic.twitter.com/KYfo6eoM3Y

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 12, 2024

Brand new Titus CZ 6x6 MKPP (fire support coordination centre) during its deployment to NATO eFP Lithuania. Its a well protected MRAV build upon Tatra 815-7 6x6 chassis that is offering good mobility and is being widely used in Czech Armed Forces. pic.twitter.com/r6KfW8aVsr

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 25, 2024

During recent days, there has been a special exercise of Czech Artillery (namely 13th regiment, including its active reserves battery and 44th battalion mortar platoon) together with 533rd UAV battalion and UNOB (Czech Defense University) artillery commander students. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/WiROg0t3Qs

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 26, 2024

Difference of (two) generations. Two fire support coordination centres. Praga V3S vs Titus 6x6 CZ MKPP on Tatra 815-7 chassis. pic.twitter.com/QrGGmiqn7r

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 29, 2024

Finally . Czech F-35A Block 4 will be a reality https://t.co/Dr2Gq59msJ

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 29, 2024

AH-1Z advanced simulator that was made possible thanks to Czech State Company LOM Praha and its VR Group, has received operational capability certificate.

It will make training of pilots cheaper and more effective pic.twitter.com/IdGhH8ojoq

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 31, 2024

Czech designated marksmen from 71st mechanized battalion that are right now deployed as a 4th rotation of NATO Multinational Battlegroup Slovakia.

They are showcasing their newly fielded CZ Bren 2 PPS 7,62x51 DMRs that are equipped with Nightforce ATACR 1-8x variable optic. pic.twitter.com/wB2GlJc3er

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) February 2, 2024

But it doesnt end here for new-gen artillery

As of now. 5 mechanized battalions and 1 light motorized battalion all have their own mortar batteries. Either its Vz.82 PRAM-L 120mm that is carried by Tatra 815-7 8x8 PRAM, self propelled ShM Vz.85 PRAM-S or Expal-MX2 81mm..

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— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) February 7, 2024

So in case of the 7th mechanized brigade BÚU artillery support. Each one of three mech. battalions will have this mortar battery. Structure is not final, but good enough to get some understanding

This is the near future of Czech Artillery.

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— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) February 7, 2024

Czech Pandur KOVVŠ (staff command wheeled armored vehicle) that is in service with 4th rapid deployment brigade since 2020/1. It is used by staff command on battalion and brigade level. pic.twitter.com/yTbCcgAxMz

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) February 10, 2024

Czech Air Force Jas 39 Gripen C from 211st tactical squadron. pic.twitter.com/iq38ToAegM

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) February 12, 2024

Czech soldier from 25th anti-air missile regiment with his newly issued FN Minimi Mk.3 7,62x51 with Elcan Specter 1-4x optic. There is older CZ-75 SP-01 Phantom pistol in his holster.

Behind him is armored Dingo 4x4 and Tatra 810 6x6 flatbed truck. pic.twitter.com/NEr9dmC7Q5

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) February 12, 2024

Drones, drones, drones.

Micro class drones in use of Czech soldiers from 41st mechanized btn and soldiers from Military Police, 533rd UAV btn, 42nd mechanized btn and 102nd reconaissanance btn during recent exercises. pic.twitter.com/ls44537ORk

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) February 15, 2024

During times of Great Moravia (9-10th century), archers on wooden boats were part of the military. Using many Moravian and Bohemian rivers.

Czech Special Forces Support Centre. 21st century. pic.twitter.com/T0wqliNmw3

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) February 16, 2024

For the 1. time Gripen fighter pilots conducted dry-refuelling with an @A330_MMU aircraft in

The manoeuvre requires precision as the aircraft travels at high speed & the brim of the drogue is cm from the jet’s cockpit

Read more: https://t.co/W25QRx0I4y#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/q6Cy7BDwK3

— NATO Air Command (@NATO_AIRCOM) February 16, 2024

Soldiers of 4th rapid deployment brigade on the range with their new FN Minimi Mk.3 7,62x51 equipped with silencer, Elcan Specter 1-4x variable optic and TigIR 6M thermovision sight.

Also KillFlash for the Specter and IR dualwave laser pointers have been acquired. pic.twitter.com/bSZXq3X5oR

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) February 16, 2024

Czech Soldiers from 22nd helicopter airbase during deployment to Latvia.

Vehicles are LOV-50B (Iveco LMV with 12,7mm RCWS Protector.) pic.twitter.com/RnXcddVab1

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) March 14, 2024