Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated that the Czech Republic is conducting negotiations with Israeli companies for the purchase of air defense systems, according to Israeli media. The statement follows his earlier expression of interest in Israeli-made Spyder and Arrow systems.
The Czech Republic is actively pursuing the acquisition of Israeli air defense systems, Foreign Minister Petr Macinka confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement reported by Israeli media, Macinka said Prague is holding negotiations with Israeli companies for the systems. Earlier Tuesday, during a joint press conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Macinka expressed interest in the Israeli-made Spyder and Arrow air defense systems, as The Zioneer reported. The development underscores deepening defense ties between Israel and the Czech Republic, a consistent EU ally that recently blocked an EU sanctions push against Israel. The talks also come amid a broader European trend of acquiring Israeli air defense technology, with Switzerland having opened negotiations for the David's Sling system in late June. The specific systems under discussion in the current negotiations remain unspecified, but the earlier interest in Spyder and Arrow suggests those platforms may be part of the talks. No timeline or value for a potential deal has been disclosed.
2 developments
- StrongRomania signs €2B+ deal for Israeli SPYDER air defense system from Rafael
- DevelopingSwitzerland opens talks to buy David's Sling air defense system from Israel
- StrongCzech foreign minister opposes EU bid to bypass consensus on Israel sanctions
- StrongGreece advances major security procurement from Israel, including armed drone capability upgrade
Source and signal
- Internal intake