US EditionPrague puts the brakes on Kiev: no L-159 fighter jets for Ukraine. The institutional clash between Pavel and Babish. - Economic Scenarios
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A political dispute in the Czech Republic blocked the delivery of aid to Ukraine. Czech President Petr Pavel promised to deliver light fighters to knock down drones, but the coalition led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš cancelled the support offer immediately.
Aero will not be able to produce new L-159 aircraft because some parts cannot be obtained. However, it wants to offer Ukraine L-39 Skyfox aircraft, which are universal, cheaper to operate and can be used to destroy drones, said Aero President Viktor Sotona. He called them effective drone hunters.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Army (AČR) Karel Řehka has intervened in the dispute between Czech President Petr Pavol and the government of Andrej Babiš over the possible sale of four L-159 aircraft to Ukraine. On Friday, Defense Minister Jaromín Zůna referred to his position when he claimed that the army needs the machines. On Friday afternoon, Řehka stated at a press conference that the army's position from last year states that …
The Czechs have refused to transfer L-159 ALCA aircraft to Ukraine. This aircraft is based on the successful L-39 Albatros trainer. Two reasons were officially cited for Prague's decision. First, the manufacturer of the L-159, Aero Vodochody, cannot produce these aircraft. Production has ceased, and the supplier network would need to be rebuilt.
The Czech Army cannot sell four L-159 aircraft to Ukraine, according to Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna (for the SPD). This is based on last year's finding of the Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ) and the opinion of the Chief of the General Staff Karel Řehka, Zůna said in Tábor.
Czech Aero Vodochody offers Ukraine new L-39 Skyfox jets to replace scarce L-159sCzech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody is offering Ukraine new L-39 Skyfox jets. This comes after the Czech Republic failed to deliver L-159 attack jets due to their critical importance to its own air force.
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