Historically, a powerhouse for the production of weapons and military systems, the Czech Republic's defence industry has undergone massive change since the fall of communism. Based on a widespread heavy industrial base dating from WWII and before, Czech defence systems swathe across Europe for decades. The changes, however, that the "New World Order" has brought about and that have had effects of various degrees of drama elsewhere on the continent have not spared Czech industry. It is fair to say, that the resilience and innovative spirit of the Czechs have resulted in the emergence of a newer, leaner industrial base that capitalises on existing capabilities and develops markets for new, niche capabilities.
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