www.mediafax.ro/aparare/cehia-nepregatita-pentru-u

The Czech Army fails to meet 70% of NATO's military requirements, with delays of up to 10 years in some areas. A new military development strategy reveals significant personnel and equipment shortages, raising concerns about the increasing risk of a Russian attack on Europe. The army currently has about 26,000 soldiers, with plans to increase this to 32,000 by 2030. Despite NATO's funding goals, the Czech government does not plan to raise military spending above 2% of GDP until 2027-2029. Critics, including President Petr Pavel, argue that the strategy does not adequately address the country's security needs, and the slow modernization pace is alarming.