Shaping New Balances in the European Defense Industry: KNDS Plans to Go Public in 2026

The Franco-German company KNDS (Nexter Systems + Krauss-Maffei Wegmann), which specializes in armored vehicles, is planning to go public in the coming months. It could…

The Franco-German company KNDS (Nexter Systems + Krauss-Maffei Wegmann), which specializes in armored vehicles, is planning to go public in the coming months. It could be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. In February 2025, several sources confirmed that KNDS was considering an IPO by the end of 2025 or in 2026, possibly on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. This move is part of a phase of strong expansion, marked by an explosion in demand for military equipment since the invasion of Ukraine. Europe, engaged in a war economy, is seeking to secure its production chains, and KNDS appears to be a key player in this effort…

Rheinmetall Automecanica Plans KF-41 Lynx IFV Production in Romania

Rheinmetall, a well-established German defense company, has made a strategic choice in choosing Romania to manufacture the KF-41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle. This decision aims…

General Breedlove: We Must Solve the ‘Putin Problem’

Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe, retired General Philip Mark Breedlove, visited Prague in September 2025 to attend the EURAC international security conference. One of the most…

Beyond Soviet Stockpiles: Russia's Shift to Mass Production of Modern Arms

Despite widespread reports of significant depletion within its vast Soviet-era weapons stockpiles, Russia is embarking on an ambitious plan to dramatically increase the production…

Russia Simulates Missile Strike on Poland: Zapad 2025 Escalates Tensions and Tests NATO's Resilience

In an alarming development that will undoubtedly trigger a wave of concerns across Western capitals, Russia has conducted a simulated missile strike on Polish territory. This…

French ALAT Replacing Iconic Gazelle. H160M Guépard Set for Delivery in 2028

The H160M Guépard is a military version of the Airbus H160 helicopter, which is currently being tested for the French armed forces as part of the Joint Light Helicopter…

Exclusive Interview with the CEO of MSM North America

MSM North America, a subsidiary of the global Czechoslovak Group (CSG), recently won a major contract from the US Army to design, build, and commission the most advanced…

Echoes of a September Morning: Remembering 9/11 - A Day That Changed the World

September 11, 2001, began like any other Tuesday morning across the United States. Skies were clear, people were heading to work, and children were starting their school day. But by day's…

South Korea Confirmed as Global Strategic Supplier at Poland’s MSPO Defense Expo

The South Korean industry’s record financial results reflect a rise in military power, driven by exports of combat systems that are now indispensable in several…

France Unveils Four New Military Priorities, Accelerates Defense Budget Doubling

The priorities for updating the 2024–2030 military programming law are now known. They will be voted on in the fall, the 2024–2030 military programming law is to be updated…

Czechoslovak Group Joins Forces with Czech Olympic Team as Lead Partner

A significant new chapter in Czech sport has begun with the announcement that CSG (Czechoslovak Group), a global industrial and technology group headquartered in the heart…

Poland as the Leader of NATO’s Eastern Flank and Initiator of the Three Seas Initiative

In recent years, Poland has established itself as a key player in NATO's eastern wing and one of the main initiators of regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe…