Defence ministry buys new pistols after problems in Afghanistan

The Czech Ministry of Defence has ordered 1,000 Austrian-made Glock pistols because the current Czech-made pistol being used by forces in Afghanistan is unsuitable. Minister of Defence Martin Barták made the announcement in a reply to a Communist MP. He said that experience showed the current weapon, the aged VZ 82, ill suited to the tough conditions. The Austrian pistol is currently used by Czech special forces and military police.