Structural challenges in adapting to modern warfare : lessons from the Ukrainian War and the Czech defence industry
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216224%3A14230%2F25%3A00144266" target="_blank" >RIV/00216224:14230/25:00144266 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14751798.2025.2449771" target="_blank" >http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14751798.2025.2449771</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14751798.2025.2449771" target="_blank" >10.1080/14751798.2025.2449771</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Structural challenges in adapting to modern warfare : lessons from the Ukrainian War and the Czech defence industry
Original language description
This paper examines the structural challenges faced by the Czech defence industry in adapting to modern warfare, using lessons from the Ukrainian War (2022-2024). It explores how legacy structures from the Soviet era continue to influence defence procurement, strategy, and military modernisation efforts in post-socialist Central European states. The research underscores the limited adaptability of the Czech defence sector, constrained by entrenched industrial practices and a preference for traditional land systems, despite the demonstrated need for technological innovation in other areas. Using a comprehensive analysis of defence policies, procurement contracts, and interviews with key stakeholders, the paper highlights the barriers to rapid modernisation and integration of advanced military technologies. It concludes that whilst the Czech defense industry remains heavily path-dependent, a strategic realignment focused on technological innovation and greater integration with NATO initiatives is essential for enhancing the country's military capabilities in response to contemporary security threats.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50601 - Political science
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/GA22-25205S" target="_blank" >GA22-25205S: Structural obstacles and opportunities for the cooperation and integration of post-communist EU member countries in European defense cooperation</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
DEFENCE AND SECURITY ANALYSIS
ISSN
1475-1798
e-ISSN
1475-1801
Volume of the periodical
41
Issue of the periodical within the volume
1
Country of publishing house
GB - UNITED KINGDOM
Number of pages
28
Pages from-to
1-28
UT code for WoS article
001400013900001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105016190291