State-owned enterprise of the Ministry of Defense of the CR

VOP CZ

We are a long-established company in the Czech defense industry that manufactures, services, and modernizes ground vehicles for the Czech Army and other NATO armed forces.

History

1946

1946

Starting a Business

1946

1952 – 1959

Repairs to 1,220 T-34 tanks

1946

1960 – 1983

Repairs to 3,300 T-54 and T-55 tanks

1946

1983 – 2015

Repairs to 260 T-72 tanks, including upgrades to the T-72M4 CZ

1946

1992 – 1995

Disposal of approximately 1,300 T-54 and T-55 tanks from the arsenals of the Czech Armed Forces and the Slovak Armed Forces

1946

1992 – PRESENT

Civilian cooperative production

1946

2003 – 2005

Serial production of 30 modernized T-72M4 CZ tanks

1946

2009 – 2013

Production of 107 PANDUR II 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carriers (Czech Republic)

1946

2017-2019

Manufacture of NIMR Armored Cabins

Management and Responsibility

We view quality management as a key element of our competitiveness. That is why we are committed to the long-term development of our employees’ skills and work with our customers to continuously improve the efficiency of our production and inspection processes.

Quality

Certified to ISO 9001, AQAP 2110, and EN ISO 3834-2. We use Kaizen, Lean, Poka-yoke, and 5S methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

Processes

Analytical techniques: FMEA, PPAP, and FTA. We place a strong emphasis on production safety and high added value for our customers.

Responsibility

Transparent business practices, commitment to the region, and environmental protection. Strict adherence to the Code of Ethics.

Documents & Certifications

For a Strong Czech Armed Forces

On September 2, 2023, a joint memorandum on long-term cooperation was signed by all state-owned enterprises under the Czech Ministry of Defense. This marks the first initiative of its kind in the history of the independent Czech Republic.

State-owned enterprises have long advocated for the Czech Armed Forces to be regarded worldwide as a dynamically developing and technologically advanced military force. This joint initiative is a response to the current security situation in Europe. Now is the most opportune time to unite more firmly and work together to achieve strategic goals related to effectively strengthening our country’s defense capabilities. A stable, strong, and adequately equipped Czech Army is the cornerstone of this effort. The strength of the Czech Army does not lie solely in the number of professional soldiers and their colleagues in the active reserve. The stability and reliability of its technical infrastructure are equally important for its operation.

The memorandum was signed by:

Pro silnou armádu