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Three key industrial cooperation agreements were signed today at IDET between Czech companies and Lockheed Martin in the framework of the project to acquire 24 F-35A Lightning II aircraft for the Czech Army.

In his opening speech at IDET, PYROS and ISET, President Petr Pavel stressed the importance of closer cooperation within the EU and NATO. He described the security and defence of the country as a common task for all citizens, who must have the will to defend what matters.

Located beneath Špilberk Castle, AURA is a company founded in April 1989 by the Engelsmann family from Brno. Over the course of 35 years, it has grown from a former production cooperative into the largest Czech exporter of information systems for military logistics.

Delegations from more than 50 countries witnessed a spectacular opening ceremony. The traditional flypast of the Army Squadron and the parade of the Czech Army Honour Guard unit were also present. Speeches were delivered from the podium by dozens of distinguished speakers, including the President of the Czech Republic and three Ministers of Defence - the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Congo.

In June, Brno will once again become the epicentre of smart solutions for cities and municipalities. The URBIS 2025 conference (10-12 June) will be the epicenter of smart cities in Europe, offering discussions, inspiration and concrete tools for creating modern, resilient and sustainable cities over three intensive days. The main conference programme in the Rotunda of Hall A with the participation of leading Czech and international experts will focus this year on the role of cities as an engine of prosperity, a catalyst for social innovation and a partner in addressing climate challenges. The main partner of the programme in the Rotunda is Teplárny Brno.

This year's IDET will witness the world premiere of the new generation armoured vehicle Pandur 8x8 EVO from the Czech company Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV), part of the CSG technology and industry group. The unveiling of the new vehicle will take place on 28 May, the first day of the fair.

Twinzo develops and delivers an advanced platform for live 3D digital twins, enabling real-time visualization and management of physical assets. While widely used in industrial environments, Twinzo is increasingly being adopted in the defence and security sectors.

Dronetag is a Czech technology company developing advanced solutions for the safe and effective operation of drones.