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NATO and Czech Air Force Days conclude in Ostrava

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NATO and Czech Air Force Days begin conclude in Ostrava

The 26th NATO Days and 17th Czech Air Force Days have commenced concluded at the Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava-Mošnov. Ostrava-Mošnov, attracting approximately 150,000 visitors over the weekend. The two-day event, scheduled for September 19–20, features event featured participants from 14 countries and serves as an exhibition of defense, security, and automotive technology. As the event began on September 19, tens of thousands of visitors arrived, resulting in significant traffic congestion. Reports indicated a nine-kilometer queue from the direction of Studénka, with wait times exceeding two hours. To manage the expected crowds, České dráhy has increased capacity with special express trains from Prague, Brno, nations and Olomouc, alongside additional services at Studénka. The program includes included over eight hours of 70 dynamic demonstrations from military, security, displays and rescue units. New technological more than 80 static exhibitions. Major aerial highlights include included the debut appearance of American B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and the TAROS MEDIC robotic system by VOP CZ, designed British RAF Red Arrows, who returned to the event for the safe evacuation of wounded from battlefields. first time in 20 years. Other featured hardware includes 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 2A4 2A7 tanks, IVECO GTF3 armored cabins, Bushmaster Puma vehicles, and Tornado aircraft. The Czech Air Force utilized the previously announced event to showcase modernization efforts, specifically the first public presentation of the Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. Aerial displays continue 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 feature international aircraft, including American B-1B Lancers, British RAF Red Arrows, German Tornados, 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 Turkish SOLOTÜRK. 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.

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  1. 2026-09-20 18:04 UTC NATO and Czech Air Force Days conclude in Ostrava
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