[1/5] An employee works on the assembly line in a hangar of an aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody near the town of Odolena Voda, Czech Republic, July 11, 2017. Picture taken July 11, 2017. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Some African countries look to upgrade Soviet-era weaponry with Western tech Central European defence firms say well-placed to provide alternative to Russia Czech, Polish companies in talks to supply guns, ammunition and other equipment Defence deals one focus of Czech trade mission to Africa this month PRAGUE/WARSAW, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Central European defence companies are negotiating new deals...