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Once Kellner’s Quiet Strategist, Tomáš Brzobohatý Now Advises Michal Strnad’s Rising Industrial Empire

Michal Strnad

Once Kellner’s Quiet Strategist, Tomáš Brzobohatý Now Advises Michal Strnad’s Rising Industrial Empire

In a move that underscores Czechoslovak Group’s (CSG) growing ambitions on the global stage, billionaire defense industrialist Michal Strnad has enlisted one of the Czech Republic’s most respected dealmakers, Tomáš Brzobohatý, as a key advisor on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate strategy.

01 Oct 2025
TRZ Cacak Celebrates 100 Years as Cornerstone of Serbia’s Defense Logistics

Serbia

TRZ Cacak Celebrates 100 Years as Cornerstone of Serbia’s Defense Logistics

The Ministry of Defense of Serbia celebrated a major milestone on Monday evening as the Technical Overhaul Institute Cacak (TRZ Cacak) marked 100 years since its founding.

01 Oct 2025
Romania Relaunches USD 8 Billion Abrams Tank Program to Bolster Land Forces

Romania

Romania Relaunches USD 8 Billion Abrams Tank Program to Bolster Land Forces

Romania has officially resumed a major defense procurement program valued at over USD 8 billion, aimed at acquiring U.S.-made Abrams main battle tanks.

30 Sep 2025
Latvia Strikes €275 Million Deal With Rheinmetall to Bolster Ammunition Production

Latvia

Latvia Strikes €275 Million Deal With Rheinmetall to Bolster Ammunition Production

Latvia has signed a €275 million ($321 million) agreement with German defense giant Rheinmetall to establish a state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing plant on Latvian soil.

30 Sep 2025
Rheinmetall Secures €444 Million U.S.-Backed Order for Artillery Ammunition to Eastern Europe

global ordnance

Rheinmetall Secures €444 Million U.S.-Backed Order for Artillery Ammunition to Eastern Europe

Rheinmetall has been commissioned to supply ammunition to an Eastern European customer. As a subcontractor to Global Military Products, a company commissioned by the U.S. government.

29 Sep 2025
Elbit Systems Awarded $120 Million Contract for Hermes 900™ by an International Customer

Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Awarded $120 Million Contract for Hermes 900™ by an International Customer

Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $120 million to supply its Hermes™ 900 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for long-range maritime surveillance to an international customer.

29 Sep 2025
Romania Races to Submit Projects for EU SAFE Defense Funding

Romania

Romania Races to Submit Projects for EU SAFE Defense Funding

Romania is facing a tight deadline to unlock billions in European Union funding for its defense industry under the new SAFE (Support to reinforce the European defence industry through common Procurement Act) program.

29 Sep 2025
Europe's Critical Mission: Break the Nitrocellulose Bottleneck and Secure the Future of Firepower

Europe Defence Crisis

Europe's Critical Mission: Break the Nitrocellulose Bottleneck and Secure the Future of Firepower

The limits of modern high-intensity conflict are currently being set by an elementary chemical compound: nitrocellulose, the highly flammable substance essential for manufacturing gunpowder and propellants.

28 Sep 2025
Serbian Prime Minister Highlights Strategic Role of Defense Industry at Partner 2025 Exhibition

Serbian Prime Minister

Serbian Prime Minister Highlights Strategic Role of Defense Industry at Partner 2025 Exhibition

At the opening of Belgrade’s major defence fair, PM Đuro Macut underlined the sector’s growing economic importance and international reach.

27 Sep 2025
TRB Bratunac Showcases “Drina” Ammunition Line at Partner 2025 Defense Fair in Belgrade

TRB

TRB Bratunac Showcases “Drina” Ammunition Line at Partner 2025 Defense Fair in Belgrade

At the Partner 2025 International Defense Exhibition in Belgrade, one of the main attractions at the booth of Tehnički Remontni Zavod Bratunac (TRB) was the company’s “Drina” ammunition production line, presented as part of its expanding portfolio in the defense manufacturing sector. According to information shared during the fair,

27 Sep 2025
Italians, Turks and Americans in the race for the Croatian ammunition factory

croatia ammunition factory

Italians, Turks and Americans in the race for the Croatian ammunition factory

While some Croatian entrepreneurs are considering pausing their investments due to the current geopolitical situation, the Government is continuing with plans for another strategic investment — an ammunition factory. Croatia, as well as Europe, must have access to its own resources, and one of the key military-industrial resources in times like

27 Sep 2025
Romania Considers Joint Drone Production with Ukraine Under EU SAFE Program

Romania

Romania Considers Joint Drone Production with Ukraine Under EU SAFE Program

Facing repeated Russian drone incursions, Bucharest looks to Kyiv’s battle-tested UAV technology through the EU’s €150 billion defence loan scheme.

26 Sep 2025
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