The Czechs are looking at speeding up the modernisation of their army away from Soviet-era equipment including their helicopter fleet, and have donated excess hardware to Ukraine.
FILE PHOTO: An AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit , prepares to land onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer during its transit through StraitPRAGUE - The United States will give the Czech Republic eight Bell military helicopters for free, the U.S. embassy in Prague said, in what the Czech defence minister said was recognition of the NATO country's aid to Ukraine.
"Not only we gained respect of our allies due to our efforts in helping Ukraine, but we also received their support in modernising our army."
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