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A European joint venture will link Czech-based Czechoslovak Group and Turkey’s ASELSAN to industrialise and market the Korkut close-range air defence system on a Tatra 6×6 vehicle. Production and further development are set to take place in Czech and Slovak facilities under the new partnership.
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The first Excalibur Army Accelerator will bring defence technology innovators and industry experts together in February to advance prototype solutions toward field deployment. Speakers from across Europe and the United States are confirmed to lead thematic sessions and workshops.
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Kenya and the Czech Republic have signed a bilateral defense cooperation agreement aimed at expanding military collaboration, training, and industrial engagement. The framework reflects Nairobi’s continued effort to diversify defense partnerships beyond traditional suppliers.
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The Czech government has confirmed it will not raise defence spending beyond the 2 percent of GDP threshold agreed within NATO. Prague argues that the existing commitment already represents a significant fiscal burden and aligns with national defence planning.
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Czechoslovak Group has completed its initial public listing on Euronext Amsterdam, marking a major milestone after three decades of expansion. The move formally transitions the Czech-based industrial group into a publicly traded company with access to international capital markets.
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The Czech Army has signaled intent to procure a new generation of eight-wheeled armored vehicles to replace its Pandur II 8×8 fleet. The Pandur 8×8 EVO, developed and tested by Tatra Defence Vehicle, is emerging as the leading candidate.
ASD
Two major Central European defence manufacturers, the Czech-based Czechoslovak Group and Poland’s WB Group, have been admitted as full members of the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD).
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The Czech Ministry of Defense has approved a €213 million investment to modernize Čáslav Air Base, the country’s primary fighter operating location. The project targets infrastructure upgrades essential for national air defense and NATO missions.
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Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a major Czech defence manufacturer, has revealed intentions to proceed with a public listing on Euronext Amsterdam, targeting one of Europe’s largest defence sector IPOs in 2026. The offering could potentially raise over €3 billion.
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Czech defence giant Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is considering a partial IPO that could see around 15% of its shares floated, giving the fast-growing company new firepower for acquisitions as Europe’s defence sector accelerates consolidation.
Croatia
Croatia has formally joined a multinational framework agreement for the procurement of Tatra T-815 military trucks, enabling the Croatian Armed Forces to order up to 420 vehicles in 6×6 and 8×8 configurations.
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At Expodefensa 2025 in Bogotá, Excalibur Army unveiled the Dita howitzer, Patriot II armored vehicle and its full NATO-standard artillery portfolio, reinforcing its strategy to deepen engagement and modernization support across Latin American armed forces.