abstract: An important part of NATO's deterrence and defence role is its military presence in the eastern part of the Alliance's territory, represented by the Bucharest Nine (B9).The ability of this group to fulfil its strategic mission depends on the condition of the military equipment at its disposal.The number of pieces of military equipment and their combat capability are determined by the investment in military equipment.In the context of the pledge to spend at least 20 % of total defence expenditure
journal: Vojenské rozhledy