The future of defence will depend on how quickly countries can adopt new technologies, President Petr Pavel said at the opening of the Future Forces Forum in Prague on Wednesday. He stressed the need for closer cooperation between governments and the defence industry, as well as greater public preparedness for security threats.
According to Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlíček, the defence industry is becoming a new pillar of the Czech economy, alongside traditional sectors such as car manufacturing and energy. He called for investment in energy security, cyber protection and artificial intelligence, as well as closer cooperation between large companies, smaller businesses and research institutions.