Czech arms exports reach record level

Exports of arms and military materials from the Czech Republic reached a record CZK 4.9 billion (USD 270 million) last year, a spokesperson for Czech trade ministry said on Wednesday. Over 30,000 revolvers and pistols manufactured in the Czech Republic were exported last year, along with a range of other guns and weapons. The Czech arms and security industry association said its members should enjoy similar turnover this year to 2008.