# Czech military drone and combat technology testing > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-military-drone-and-combat-technology-testing > Updated: 2026-10-02T15:33:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Czech military is conducting the Drone Shield 2026 exercise, a large-scale technological testing event involving over 1,000 participants, including NATO representatives and observers from the USA, Slovakia, and Latvia. The exercise focuses on evaluating unmanned systems, ground robotic platforms, and anti-drone technologies to inform future procurement processes. Testing includes ‘Last Mile’ drone technology capable of autonomous target strikes using optical guidance to bypass electronic jamming of GPS and communication lines. The defense testing covers a broad spectrum, from passive protection like thermal camouflage to active detection via radar, radio-frequency, and acoustic sensors. The event features participation from numerous international companies, including Ukrainian firms with direct combat experience. In addition to drone-related testing, the Military Academy in Vyškov is conducting advanced combat medicine training. This program utilizes Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) principles to prepare soldiers for life-saving care under extreme conditions, adhering to international standards certified by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Czech military tests drone technologies and combat medicine The Czech military is enhancing its capabilities through drone technology testing in Olomouc and advanced combat medicine training at the Military Academy in Vyškov. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-military-tests-drone-technologies-and-combat-medicine ### 2026-09-29: Czech Army conducts Drone Shield 2026 technology testing The Drone Shield 2026 exercise is testing advanced unmanned systems and anti-drone technologies with participation from NATO and over 70 international companies to inform future military procurement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drone-shield-2026-tests-advanced-unmanned-technologies --- Cite as: Czech military drone and combat technology testing. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/czech-military-drone-and-combat-technology-testing