Challenges to national defence in contemporary geopolitical situation

This paper examines the strategic airlift capability of the Czech Armed Forces in the context of multinational alliance mechanisms. The study combines a DOTMLPFI-based capability assessment, expert consultation, and scenario-based modelling conducted in the LOGFAS environment. Three transport variants were evaluated: SALIS (An-124), SAC (C-17 Globemaster III), and framework nation support (C-5 Galaxy). The results indicate that the Czech Armed Forces remain structurally dependent on multinational heavy airlift solutions due to the absence of national strategic transport platforms. While the C-5 scenario proved most efficient, the SALIS mechanism appears to be the most realistic and operationally feasible option under current Czech conditions.