On 18-19 September 2023, an event was held in the premises of the Bzenec military shooting range, the aim of which was to introduce the representatives of the Czech Army units present to the products from the portfolio of the Zetor Group, VTÚ Slavičín and with the support of EGO Zlín.
In addition to members of the ground forces of the Czech Armed Forces and Military Police, a representative of the Industrial Cooperation Section of the Ministry of Defence was also present.
The opening of the event was held on behalf of the organizing party by the Chairman of Zetor Defence P.L.C., Josef Bečvář.
The aim of the event was to continue the tradition of meeting representatives of the Czech industrial base with representatives of the Czech Armed Forces, to raise awareness of innovations in the products offered, to obtain feedback on the needs of the army and thus increase the independence of the Czech state in the field of security and defence industry. The event included static and dynamic demonstrations of the Zetor Gerlach series products, including accessories, and the ZS-L weapon station developed by VTÚ Slavičín. An essential part of the event was also the opportunity to practically test the control of the presented equipment, including shooting and driving through the terrain, by interested participants from the Czech Army.