Structural challenges in adapting to modern warfare : lessons from the Ukrainian War and the Czech defence industry

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<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>

Výsledek na webu

<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>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Structural challenges in adapting to modern warfare : lessons from the Ukrainian War and the Czech defence industry

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

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.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Structural challenges in adapting to modern warfare : lessons from the Ukrainian War and the Czech defence industry

Popis výsledku anglicky

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.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

50601 - Political science

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/GA22-25205S" target="_blank" >GA22-25205S: Strukturální překážky a příležitosti kooperace a integrace postkomunistických zemí EU v Evropské obranné spolupráci</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

DEFENCE AND SECURITY ANALYSIS

ISSN

1475-1798

e-ISSN

1475-1801

Svazek periodika

41

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

1

Stát vydavatele periodika

GB - Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

Počet stran výsledku

28

Strana od-do

1-28

Kód UT WoS článku

001400013900001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-105016190291