Czech air force to use Gripen fighters to secure airspace during US-Russian summit

In related news, the Czech army and air force are preparing for the upcoming visit to Prague by the US and Russian presidents. The Czech air force will be escorting the presidential planes to Prague airport. During the summit, which is set to take place at Prague Castle, Gripen fighters, police and army helicopters will be securing the air space. A spokeswoman for the Czech army said on Wednesday that the number of soldiers who will be on duty in the Czech capital during Mr. Obama’s visit will depend on the security demands of the summit’s organizers. Last year, more than 400 soldiers were involved in security operations on the occasion of Mr. Obama’s visit to Prague.