PM Babiš urges arms firms to tighten security after suspected arson

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO party) has called on companies producing military material and components to strengthen security at their facilities, following an emergency meeting of the State Security Council. He said firms should implement the measures at their own expense and warned that compliance could be tied to licensing conditions. The appeal comes after a fire at an armaments  plant in Pardubice, which police are investigating as a terrorist act. According to Babiš, the site had insufficient protection, allowing intruders to enter easily. Authorities reported no immediate increase in the national terrorism threat level, which remains at moderate. Investigators, including intelligence services, are examining the incident and possible links to extremist groups.