Czech Defense Woes Highlight NATO Integration Strain
The Czech Republic faces funding and modernization hurdles as it seeks to become a true NATO partner. Despite gains in Bosnia Kosovo and NATO interoperability, the armed forces shrink to 65,000 with 2010 projections around 45,000. Budget strains push expensive purchases like the L 159 and multirole jets, while upgrading Soviet tanks remains incomplete.
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