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
The PROTECTILE is a less-lethal bullet fired from a conventional firearm that uses factory ammunition as a propellant to prevent fatal injuries.
• Immediate use of live bullets after firing the PROTECTILE
• No switching between less-lethal and lethal weapon
• The operator stays armed at all times
• An affordable less-lethal solution
• Application of existing service weapons (9mm Luger)
• Application of existing ammunition
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