Czechs suffer lingering IFV headache
New IFVs for the Czech Republic are expected to replace the obsolete fleet of BVP-2 vehicles. (Photo: Czech MoD)
In a step forward, the recently appointed Czech Minister of Defence defined the BVP replacement as a priority for the country — but in a potential step backwards, Jana Černochová decided that the MoD will reassess the acquisition of 210 new IFVs.
After defining the acquisition of the BVP replacement programme as a priority for the Army of the Czech Republic, Minister of Defence Jana Černochová has decided to reassess the acquisition of 210 new IFVs and the future of this procurement programme remains unclear.
A spokesperson for the Czech MoD confirmed to Shephard that the service will first carry out a legal audit of the programme before defining how to move forward with the retirement of the BVP fleet.
The MoD official added that this reassessment ‘will take place in the next few months' and ‘after its conclusion, will the MoD decide on the next
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 1 free story per week
- Personalised news alerts
- Daily and weekly newsletters
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
More from Land Warfare
-
![US increases investments in mortar production capacities]()
US increases investments in mortar production capacities
The US Army and companies of the defence industrial base have been expanding and upgrading their facilities as well as improving capabilities to produce mortar systems and rounds.
-
![Russia tests C-UAS slat protection over turrets and anti-UAV jamming systems for armoured vehicles]()
Russia tests C-UAS slat protection over turrets and anti-UAV jamming systems for armoured vehicles
Russian defence companies are adapting to emerging threats and exploring ways to counter top-attack munitions and first-person-view (FPV) UAVs.
-
![Taiwan unveils new XT-112 5.56mm assault rifle]()
Taiwan unveils new XT-112 5.56mm assault rifle
Taiwan's state-owned arsenal unveiled a new assault rifle at the TADTE defence show in Taipei.
