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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Czech FM: We’re in talks to buy Israeli air defense systems
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Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka speaks at a press conference in Tel Aviv, alongside his Israeli counterpart, July 14, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
The Czech Republic is in talks with Israeli firms to buy a number of air defense systems, says Foreign Minister Petr Macinka.
During a press conference with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in Tel Aviv, Macinka says the Czechs are looking at the Spyder, Arrow and other defense systems.
“Regarding the Spyder, yes, we are discussing air defense systems with Israel because these systems are technologically on top,” Macinka says in response to a question from a reporter.
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