Pavel says proposed army development plan falls short of NATO
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The Czech government has approved a plan to expand its army by 2040. Although President Petr Pavel considers the plan insufficient for defense needs and NATO obligations, the government aims for at least 32,000 professional soldiers by 2030.
Even Monday's government meeting, where the fundamental conceptual material for the development of the Czech army was finally approved, did not calm the situation between Andrej Babiš (ANO) and Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna (for the SPD). Although the cabinet finally approved the strategic document KVAČR 2040, neither the prime minister nor the president Petr Pavel are enthusiastic about it. And the chief of the general staff, Miroslav Hlaváč, h…
On Monday, the government, with the participation of President Petr Pavel, discussed a new concept of the army, which, according to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO), it approved. According to Pavel, however, the concept is not realistic and does not meet the basic goals. The document sets priorities for the development of the domestic armed forces until 2040. According to the concept, the Czech Republic is currently not fulfilling seventy perce…
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