Czech Republic offers radar support for Hormuz Strait security

The Czech Republic is prepared to offer a passive radar system to help secure the Strait of Hormuz once the situation in the region stabilizes, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said on Friday. Speaking to journalists, Babiš said the proposal would be discussed during a videoconference with Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and other partners.

The Czech prime minister said at a press briefing with NATO chief Mark Rutte on Thursday that the Czech Republic was ready to offer assistance.  “I don’t want to go into details. It is an area where we are strong—our industry is strong, our technology is strong. I believe this will please our partners and perhaps also President Donald Trump, that the Czechs are putting this offer on the table,” Babiš said.

The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil exports from the Persian Gulf, is currently effectively blocked due to the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. Trump has repeatedly criticized other countries for not doing more to help reopen the passage.