# NATO and Czech Air Force Days conclude in Ostrava

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nato-days-event-in-ostrava
> Updated: 2026-09-19T08:52:05.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 4.

The 26th NATO Days and 17th Czech Air Force Days concluded at the Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava-Mošnov, attracting approximately 150,000 visitors over the weekend. The event featured participants from 14 nations and included over 70 dynamic displays and more than 80 static exhibitions.

Major aerial highlights included the appearance of American B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and the British RAF Red Arrows, who returned to the event for the first time in 20 years. Other flight teams included the Turkish SOLOTÜRK and the Greek F-16 Demo Team Zeus. Germany participated as a special partner country to mark the 70th anniversary of its air forces, showcasing Leopard 2A7 tanks, Puma vehicles, and Tornado aircraft.

The Czech Air Force utilized the event to showcase modernization efforts, specifically the first public presentation of the Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. Additionally, the Czech Republic officially took delivery of four Spyder anti-aircraft missile system batteries from Israel. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš described this acquisition as a “vital step in modernizing national air defense to meet contemporary threats.”

While the event began on September 19 with significant traffic congestion and two-hour delays near Studénka, transit conditions improved on the second day. The exhibition also featured tactical demonstrations by police and customs units from the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia, alongside technological debuts such as the TAROS MEDIC robotic system.

## Claims

- The NATO Days event in Ostrava will feature representatives from 14 countries. (single source)
- American B-1B Lancer strategic bombers are scheduled to fly over Ostrava on Saturday around 13:53–14:08. (single source)
- The British Red Arrows will perform at the event, marking their return 20 years after their first appearance there. (single source)
- Germany will participate as a special partner country to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its air forces. (single source)
- The Czech army will publicly display the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, which was acquired in July. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: NATO Days in Ostrava attract 150,000 visitors

Approximately 150,000 people attended the NATO Days and Czech Air Force Days in Ostrava, featuring military displays and the introduction of new Spyder air defense systems.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nato-days-begin-at-ostrava-monov-airport

### 2026-09-17: NATO Days in Ostrava to feature B-1B Lancer and 14 nations

NATO Days in Ostrava will feature 14 countries, including American B-1B Lancer bombers, the British Red Arrows, and German military displays celebrating their air force's 70th anniversary.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nato-days-in-ostrava-to-feature-b-1b-lancer-and-14-nations

### 2026-09-17: NATO Days and Czech Air Force Days to be held in Ostrava

NATO Days and Czech Air Force Days will take place September 19–20 at Ostrava-Mošnov airport, showcasing international military technology, aircraft demonstrations, and armored vehicles.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nato-days-to-attract-hundreds-of-thousands-to-monov

### 2026-09-14: NATO Days in Ostrava to feature 16 nations and RAF Red Arrows flight

NATO Days in Ostrava will feature 16 participating countries and new military hardware, including the Embraer C-390 Millennium. The RAF Red Arrows will also perform an aerial display over Prague.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nato-days-in-ostrava-to-feature-16-nations-and-raf-red-arrows-flight

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