Government tightens security oversight for arms firms after arson attack

The state will step up oversight of security measures at 428 companies licensed to manufacture and export weapons, Trade and Industry Minister Karel Havlíček said following Monday’s cabinet meeting.

Companies that fail to comply with legal requirements risk losing their licences, he added. The move comes in response to Friday’s arson attack on the premises of arms manufacturer LPP Holding.

Some companies have already strengthened their security measures in response to the incident.