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Story summary
- Prime Minister Andrej Babis announced on January 19, 2026 that Czechia will not sell its L-159 light combat aircraft to Ukraine, despite President Petr Pavel's support.
- Czechia's air force operates 24 L-159 jets.
- President Pavel argued that selling four jets would not compromise defense capabilities and could benefit the Czech defense industry.
- The ruling coalition led by Freedom and Direct Democracy opposes the sale, highlighting tensions over Ukraine policy.
