Czech Defence Ministry cancels CZK 24.7bn armoured vehicle tender

The Czech Defence Ministry has cancelled a tender to procure 185 armoured vehicles for military engineers, military medics, special forces and the Military Police, with an estimated value of CZK 24.7 billion.

The public procurement register lists economic circumstances among the reasons for the cancellation. After addressing shortcomings, including the absence of a financial analysis, the ministry plans to launch a new tender.

Some military and security analysts are concerned about the impact of the cancellation on the Czech Army’s capabilities, while others see a new tender as the best option.