Английская Википедия:Czechoslovak Group
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The Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is a Czech industrial-technological holding company, with its headquarters in Prague. Established in 1995, CSG operates in several key sectors including defense, aerospace, ammunition, automotive, and railway industries. CSG operated from 13 October 2014 to 14 January 2016 under the name Excalibur Group.[1] Since January 2018, the owner of the Czechoslovak Group is Michal Strnad, the son of the founder, Jaroslav Strnad. CSG is one of the largest family-owned companies in the Czech Republic.[2] The group employs over 10,000 people worldwide.[3][4]
In October 2023, the company announced a deal to purchase ammunition businesses owned by the US company Vista Outdoor in a deal valued at $1.91 billion, pending regulatory approval.[5][6][7][8]
History
CSG was founded in 1995, beginning as a small enterprise dealing in surplus military equipment. Under the leadership of its founder, Jaroslav Strnad, the company gradually expanded its scope, branching into manufacturing and service sectors. Over the years, CSG has evolved into a significant player in the industrial and defense sectors.[9][10]
Holdings
Logo | Name | Headquarters | Focus | Share | Note / main products |
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Arms manufacturing | |||||
EXCALIBUR ARMY spol. s r.o. | Šternberk, Czech Republic | Refurbishment and manufacturing of heavy arms | 90% | T-72 Avenger tank Morana 155mm SPG RM 70 Vampire MLRS | |
EXCALIBUR INTERNATIONAL a.s. | Prague, Czech Republic | Export agency for CSG companies | |||
Fiocchi Munizioni | Lecco, Italy | Small arms ammunition manufacturer | 70% | Fiocchi ammunition Baschieri & Pellagri ammunition (Bologna, Italy) Lyalvale Express ammunition (Fisherwick, United Kingdom) | |
KARBOX, s. r. o. | Přelouč, Czech Republic | Container development and manufacturing | 100% | ||
MSM Group | Martin, Slovakia | Holding company | 81% | Slovakia: ZVS holding, a.s. (ammunition production) VOP Nováky, a. s. (rockets, grenades, etc., production) VÝVOJ Martin, a. s. (mobile air traffic control towers, containers) Spain: FMGranada, Ltd. (tank and artillery ammunition) | |
Файл:Perrazi logo.png | Perazzi | Brescia, Italy | High-end shotgun manufacturing | 80% | |
REAL TRADE PRAHA a.s. | Šternberk, Czech Republic | International arms trade | 91% | Licensing and transporting services for intl. arms trade | |
Шаблон:Ill | Prague, Czech Republic | Wheeled armored military vehicles development and manufacturing | 100% | Patriot MRAP TITUS MRAP Pandur II APC Armored cabs for Tatra trucks | |
Aerospace industry and Air defense | |||||
Atrak a.s. | Prague, Czech Republic | Advanced air traffic control systems development | 100% | ||
Česká letecká servisní a.s. | Prague, Czech Republic | Avionics integration for air-plane modernization | |||
CS SOFT a.s. | Prague, Czech Republic | Advanced air traffic control systems development | 80% | ||
Шаблон:Ill | Pardubice, Czech Republic | Radar technology development and manufacturing | 100% | ||
EUROPEAN AIR SERVICES s.r.o. | Prague, Czech Republic | Sales and modernization of aircraft, pilot training | 87,3% | Operates fleet of 24 helicopters | |
JOB AIR Technic a.s. | Mošnov, Czech Republic | Maintenance and servicing of airplanes | 40,15% | ||
Шаблон:Ill | Pardubice, Czech Republic | Radars, air-defense systems, ISTAR systems, command and control systems | 100% | ||
Slovak Training Academy s.r.o. | Dubnica nad Váhom, Slovakia | Pilot training | 100% | ||
Automotive and rail industry | |||||
Файл:AVIA Propeller Logo.svg | Avia Motors s.r.o. | Prague, Czech Republic | Light truck manufacturing | 100% | Established 1919 (currently defunct[11]) |
Шаблон:Ill | Třemošnice, Czech Republic | Manufacture of rail breaking systems | 51% | Established 1816 | |
Файл:LIAZ logo.svg | LIberecké Automobilové Závody | Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic | Medium truck manufacturing | 100% | Established 1951 (currently defunct) |
Файл:Tatra (Automobil) logo.svg | TATRA TRUCKS a.s. | Kopřivnice, Czech Republic | Heavy truck & chassis manufacturing | 65% | The third oldest company in the world producing motor vehicles with an unbroken history.
First car made in 1897, first truck in 1898. Tatra 810 medium off-road truck Tatra 817 heavy off-road military truck Tatra 158 heavy off-road civilian truck |
Other | |||||
Файл:PRIM 1955 CZECH MADE oblouckove.jpg | ELTON hodinářská, a. s. | Nové Město nad Metují, Czech Republic | Watch manufacturing | 73,16% | PRIM watches |
UpVision s.r.o. | Prague, Czech Republic | Drone technology and drone defense developer |
The Czechoslovak Group holds shares in around 100 companies based mainly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia,[12] including a majority stake in the Kopřivnice-based car manufacturer Tatra Trucks.[13] In addition to the automotive industry, CSG holds shares in companies operating in the aviation, railway, defence, and other sectors.[14] CSG's current portfolio also includes the production of engineering products for the automotive, railway and aerospace industries, watches, specialised vehicles and off-road trucks.
Supplies to Ukraine
CSG supplies some of its goods to Ukraine. It is publicly known that CSG supplies since the beginning of the war in a cooperation with NATO countries a modernised T-72 tank to Ukraine. Apart from modernising and supplying this tank, CSG delivers other goods like arms and ammunition.[15] However, specific details regarding the financial volume of these deliveries, the identification of the companies involved, or the exact nature of the goods supplied are not publicly disclosed for security and strategic reasons.[16][17][18]
Fiocchi Munizioni Acquisition
CSG acquired a 70% stake in Fiocchi Munizioni, an Italian munitions company. The deal was worth “hundreds of millions of euros”[19] Fiocchi Munizioni’s focus is mainly civilian market.
The acquisition of Fiocchi Munizioni by Czechoslovak Group took over a year, including six months of negotiations with the Fiocchi family and an extended seven-month approval process from CFIUS, delayed by the war.[20][21]
Vista Outdoor
In 2024, Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is set to acquire the Sporting Products business of Vista Outdoor Inc. for $1.91 billion. This deal, funded partly by $1.11 billion in debt financing and the rest by CSG, involves separating Vista Outdoor's Outdoor Products business, which will subsequently become Revelyst, Inc., a publicly traded company. Following the transaction, Revelyst will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GEAR," with Eric Nyman continuing as CEO and Andy Keegan joining as CFO.[22][23]
Partnerships and Collaborations
CSG works closely with General Dynamics European Land Systems, a Madrid-based manufacturer of ground defence vehicles, eg. Pandur II, and Nexter Systems, a leading French manufacturer of military ground equipment.[24][25]
MSM Acquisition
In May 2020, the Slovak MSM Group acquired the Spanish ammunition manufacturer Fábrica de Municiones de Granada (FMG), specialising in large caliber ammunition and missile components. After the deal, FMG continued its existing operations and export-focused production without managerial changes. This acquisition enabled MSM Group to expand into Western European ammunition markets, reinforcing its international presence and supply chain control.[26][27]
Radar delivery
The US Army acquired POLR-1 radars, known as ReTwis 5, from Czech company Retia. This technology allows for detecting living organisms through walls and has been used by US special forces. ReTwis 5, offering high portability and UWB radio localization, has also been adopted by police units in Phoenix and San Antonio.[28][29]
Training Afghan pilots
The Czechoslovak Group (CSG) partnered with Raytheon to train Afghan pilots and is the only private European operator of Black Hawk helicopters. CSG showcased this capability at the GLOBSEC 2019 Security Forum in Bratislava, emphasizing its support for NATO and the EU.
The forum, attended by key global figures, focused on geopolitical challenges and defense cooperation. CSG’s participation highlighted its industrial focus on international defense collaboration and expertise in advanced military technologies.[30][31]
Caesar howitzers
The Czech Republic expanded its military capabilities by ordering an additional ten CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from French company Nexter Systems for EUR 77 million, bringing the total order to 62 units valued over EUR 450 million. This modernization program, replacing outdated DANA howitzers, involves significant collaboration with the Czech defense industry, including Tatra Trucks for chassis integration and Retia for communication systems. The CAESAR howitzers, to be delivered by 2026, will become the Czech armed forces' main artillery system.[32][33][34]
RETIA's collaboration
Israel Aerospace Industries' MMR radars, known for advanced air surveillance and defense capabilities, successfully passed Czech Army military tests. The collaboration with Czech companies RETIA and VTU includes technology transfer for local production and maintenance of the radars. These systems, integrated into NATO frameworks, replace outdated Russian technology and enhance Czech defense infrastructure. The Czech defense industry's involvement constitutes around 30% of the total project value, showcasing significant local contribution and expertise in radar technology development.[35][36][37]
TATRA vehicles
The Belgian Army, in a move to modernize its fleet, awarded DAF a contract for 879 military trucks, comprising both 4x4 and 8x8 vehicles, to be delivered between 2022 and 2025. This EUR 259 million contract includes trucks for various roles, with 40% featuring armored cabs. Additionally, DAF, in collaboration with Tatra Trucks, will provide unique chassis and engines for these vehicles, enhancing their off-road capabilities. The collaboration also ensures local maintenance and support, bolstering Belgium's defense infrastructure and capabilities.[38][39][40]
Also, in 2023, Tatra Trucks, in cooperation with Rosenbauer, won a contract to supply 76 fire engines to the German Bundeswehr for forest firefighting. The vehicles, based on the Tatra T815-7 chassis with advanced features, will enhance the Bundeswehr's capabilities in combating forest fires.[41][42]
Tatra Trucks delivered in 2022 the first Tatra Phoenix truck to the U.S. Army for use in their training grounds in Germany. This three-way all-wheel drive tipper truck is part of a broader engagement of Tatra Trucks with various world armies.[43][44]
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