Pavel says swift tech adoption crucial for future defence capabilities

Speaking at the Future Forces Forum in Prague, President Petr Pavel highlighted that rapid uptake of emerging tech is essential for national security. He called for stronger collaboration between government bodies and defence manufacturers, as well as heightened public readiness for threats. Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlíček added that the defence sector is becoming a core pillar of the Czech economy, alongside automotive and energy industries, and stressed the need for investment in energy security, cyber protection and artificial intelligence.