4th Rapid Deployment Brigade
A rapidly deployable combined-arms formation prepared for national and allied operations.
Czech Land Forces
Czech Land Forces Command
Ready to defend the Czech Republic, fulfil allied commitments and support our citizens.
Discover the Czech Land Forces
Ready to defend the Czech Republic, fulfil allied commitments and support our citizens.
Discover the Czech Land Forces
Czech Armed Forces
Czech Land Forces
The Land Forces form the core of the Czech Armed Forces’ combat capability. They protect the Czech Republic, contribute to NATO and EU collective defence, take part in operations abroad and support citizens during emergencies at home.
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Organisation
Main formations
The Land Forces combine manoeuvre, fire support, logistics, engineering, CBRN defence, reconnaissance and electronic warfare capabilities.
7th Mechanised Brigade
The heavy mechanised core of the Land Forces, built for high-intensity operations.
43rd Airborne Regiment
A high-readiness airborne formation capable of rapid deployment and independent action.
13th Artillery Regiment
Provides indirect fire support to Land Forces units and allied formations.
14th Logistic Support Regiment
Ensures transport, supply, maintenance and other essential support for operations.
15th Engineer Regiment
Delivers mobility, counter-mobility and general engineering support.
31st CBRN Defence Regiment
Protects forces against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
53rd Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Regiment
Provides reconnaissance, surveillance and electronic warfare capabilities.
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News
What Is an EU Battlegroup and Why Will the Czech Republic Lead One?
- 8.10.2026
The Czech Republic will lead a multinational EU Battlegroup comprising Czech, Polish, Slovak and Hungarian forces in 2028.
Welcome Home! Czech Land Forces Troops Return from NATO's Eastern Flank
- 7.10.2026
Czech troops have returned from NATO deployments in Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia, where they strengthened collective defence alongside Allied forces.
MINIGATOR 2026: EOD Teams from Four Nations Train at Critical Infrastructure Sites
- 6.10.2026
Thirteen EOD teams from four nations tested their response to explosive threats at critical infrastructure sites across South Bohemia.
When the Route Becomes an Obstacle: Czech Military Engineers Train to Deny and Restore Mobility
- 5.10.2026
Czech military engineers practised constructing minefields and roadblocks before clearing obstacles to enable mechanised troops to advance.
Fighting for Every Metre: Czech Mechanised Infantry Train in Trenches
- 4.10.2026
Soldiers of the 42nd Mechanised Battalion practised trench combat by day and night, testing unit coordination, combat drills and the use of drones.
Reaching the Hardest Places: The Advanced Search Team Identifies Hidden Threats
- 3.10.2026
Tunnels, underground spaces and tall structures: Advanced Search specialists identify threats where standard search methods are insufficient.