On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Military Technical Museum Lešany will launch its 31st visitor season with a “Military Readiness Day for Children.” The rich program will offer competitive stations, displays of historical and contemporary military equipment, presentations by the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic and military history clubs, as well as exciting rides in selected vehicles.

Representatives of the Association of Military History of the Czech Republic attended the “Faces of Defense Readiness” conference, organized by the Military History Institute Prague. During the opening, Minister of Defense Jaromír Zůna highlighted the importance of civic responsibility and volunteer associations for the state’s defense capability. Our Association was the initiator and partner of the final panel titled “22 Years of the Active Reserve of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic,” which, according to the event organizers, was the most spirited of all. Speakers included Pavel Mücke from the Military History Institute Prague, Brigadier General Petr Svoboda from the Territorial Forces of the Czech Armed Forces, and Radek Hauerland from the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic.

April 2, 2026 – SVHCR Press Release on the Anniversary of the Active Reserve Day of the Czech Armed Forces.

The event also featured precision shooting using a service pistol at a distance of 25 meters, held as the Jiří Kunc Memorial, dedicated to the founder of the Active Reserve of the Czech Republic.

Dynamic displays of military equipment and historical exhibits commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Take a look at the summary of the main highlights from this year’s program.

During the last weekend of May, the grounds of the Military Technical Museum reopened to the general public. The theme of the opening day was the 40th anniversary of Czechoslovak participation in the Paris–Dakar Rally.

At the beginning of October, the traditional Active Reserve shooting competition will take place. The event features the “Jiří Kunc Memorial” in the 25-meter precision service pistol shooting discipline.

We all vividly remember the floods from mid-September. Looking at the once-in-a-century floodwaters, those of us who lived through it were instantly reminded of the year 2002. One of the ultimate symbols of victory over the raging waters became the tanks protecting the Charles Bridge from total destruction.

Do not miss a day packed with heavy military equipment! This event has something for everyone, especially fans of tanks of all eras, sizes, and firepower.

On the occasion of Victory Day, Minister of Defence Jana Černochová presented departmental awards to 19 prominent figures. During the ceremony, which took place at the Army Museum Žižkov, recognition was given to both military personnel and individuals who have significantly contributed to developing relations with the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence.