Serbia Reviews Cooperation With CSG-Owned 14. oktobar
Serbia’s defense minister has met with representatives of the Kruševac-based defense manufacturer 14. oktobar, which is owned by the Czech industrial group CSG. Talks focused on production activities, industrial capacity, and cooperation with the Serbian defense system.
Serbia’s Minister of Defense Bratislav Gašić met with representatives of the defense manufacturer 14. oktobar to review ongoing activities and future cooperation with the national defense system.
According to the Ministry of Defense, discussions addressed the company’s current production, workload, and its role in supporting the requirements of the Serbian Armed Forces. The meeting also covered issues related to production continuity, workforce stability, and the preservation of industrial capabilities considered important for Serbia’s defense sector.
- oktobar operates as part of the industrial portfolio of the Czech-based holding Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which has expanded its presence in Central and Southeastern Europe through ownership of multiple defense and heavy engineering companies. Serbian officials highlighted the importance of cooperation with foreign-owned but locally based defense manufacturers that maintain production and employment within the country.
The ministry indicated that engagement with such companies remains part of a broader approach aimed at sustaining domestic industrial capacity while supporting modernization and logistical requirements of the armed forces. No information was released regarding specific contracts, new investments, or procurement decisions.
The meeting forms part of regular dialogue between the Ministry of Defense and defense-industrial stakeholders operating in Serbia.
