Czech soldiers will go on 169 planned exercises outside Czechia next year

Next year, Czech soldiers are scheduled to participate in 169 exercises abroad, while 54 exercises will involve the armed forces of other nations within Czechia. The number of planned deployments is comparable to this year.

In 2025, Czech forces will train in 30 countries across four continents. Most exercises involving Czech participation will occur in Germany, Slovakia, and Poland. Notably, Czech soldiers will join their NATO allies for the Bold Quest II exercise in the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, they will take part in the Flintlock exercise in Ivory Coast, where Czech, French, and U.S. special forces are expected to collaborate, according to the ministry.