LOM PRAHA is a leading company in the field of maintenance, life cycle support and modernisation of the Mi Series helicopters, including airframes, engines, gearboxes and other aggregates together with overhauls of piston and L-39 engines. LOM PRAHA is also fully certified by domestic aviation authorities.
Of equal importance is specialised training of pilots. We focus on training of helicopter and fighter jets pilots as well as improving the skills of cabin and ground crews. Our company also offers all areas of air and ground simulation solutions.
At present, we are involved in professional activities connected with the rearmament of the Air Force of the Czech Republic to combat helicopters AH-1Z Viper and multi-purpose UH-1Y Venom. This includes both technical maintenance and repairs of a higher level, as well as the area of simulation technologies through training equipment. Among our latest projects is our involvement in the F-35 project.
The key customers include governments of countries on five continents, as well as prestigious companies operating in the field of aviation technology. LOM PRAHA is a state enterprise established by the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic.
Using industrial 3D technologies, we push the boundaries of intelligent and additive manufacturing. Whether it is prototyping, serial production of functional parts, quality control or automation of production processes. For almost 30 years, we have been helping our customers implement the most demanding projects and redefine development and production.
The Military Technical Institute is a state-owned enterprise established by the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic on 1 September, 2012. It occupies a significant position in the defence sector mainly due to its high-quality technological base in defence and security research and development, as well as in aviation and air defence, ground forces, and armaments and ammunition.
Its primary capabilities include the implementation of research and development, prototype production, testing and certification, repairs, service and the modernization of armaments and technology, foreign military sales, systems integration, project management, and analysis processing for the Czech Army and other armed security forces and the integrated rescue system.
As part of its industrial and commercial activities, the Military Technical Institute contributes to ensuring the defence and security of the Czech Republic and fulfilling the obligations arising from the state’s membership in NATO and the EU.
The Military Technical Institute consists of three branches that specialise in air force and air defence, ground forces, and armaments and ammunition:
Vojenský technický ústav letectva a protivzdušné obrany (VTÚLaPVO)
Military Technical Institute of Air Force and Air Defence in Praha 9 – Kbely
Vojenský technický ústav pozemního vojska (VTÚPV)
Military Technical Institute of Ground Forces in Vyškov
Vojenský technický ústav výzbroje a munice (VTÚVM)
Military Technical Institute of Armaments and Ammunition in Slavičín
Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU) is the national centre for research, development, innovations, and testing for the aerospace industry. Our mission is to provide scientific support and bring innovative solutions to the industry. In the field of defense, the Czech Aerospace Research Centre offers, for instance:
· Development of components, technologies, and systems for satellites
· Development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
· Aerodynamic computations, simulations and tests
· Computations and simulations of structures
· Structural strength and durability tests
· Development and manufacturing of composite structures
· Non-destructive testing
· Satellite control and data operations