Babiš: Military acquisitions to go ahead despite downturn

Prime Minister Andre Babiš says the Czech government will go ahead with planned acquisitions for the country’s army despite the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus. Speaking at the start of a conference about the Czech Republic’s security and position in NATO, Mr. Babiš said a loan might be required but the purchases of infantry fighting vehicles would still go ahead.

The PM said the country was not investing in defence to fulfill NATO requirements but because its security was primarily its own responsibility.