JERUSALEM: The Czech Republic is ​in talks with Israeli firms to buy a number of air defense ‌systems, Foreign Minister ‌Peter ​Macinka ‌said ⁠on ​Tuesday.

During a ⁠press conference with Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar, Macinka said ⁠the Czechs were ‌looking ‌at ​the ‌Spyder, Arrow and ‌other defense systems.

“Regarding the Spyder, yes, we are ‌discussing we’re discussing air defense systems ⁠with ⁠Israel because these systems are technologically on top,” Macinka said when asked about buying Israeli defense systems.