NATO's new demands to reshape Czech Army in 2025

The Czech Army faces major changes in 2025 as NATO revises defense capability targets, focusing on logistics and air defense. Chief of General Staff Karel Řehka estimates the army will need 37,500 soldiers, up from 24,000, to meet the expanded commitments. Despite progress in acquiring modern equipment like infantry vehicles and Leopard tanks, delays hinder fulfilling past promises. NATO’s updated defense plans, addressing threats from Russia and terrorism, will be finalized in 2025 and confirmed at a summit in The Hague. Defense spending will need to exceed the current 2% GDP target.