CSG to Showcase Modern Vehicles and New Projects at the IDEB 2026 Defense Technology Exhibition in Bratislava
The IDEB 2026 exhibition will take place from May 12 to 14 at the Bratislava exhibition center. Among the exhibitors, the CSG group will have the largest presence and the biggest stand, second only to the Slovak Ministry of Defence. Companies within the group will bring a range of top-tier exhibits to Bratislava and present new projects with the potential to appeal to the Slovak Armed Forces as well as other customers. Products will be showcased both at the CSG indoor stand D101 and in the outdoor exhibition areas VP101 by MSM Group, MSM Land Systems, Tatra Defence, Tatra Export, and Vývoj Martin.
At the joint CSG group stand, companies under the MSM Group holding – namely ZVS, VOP Nováky, ZVI and the Spanish company Fábrica de Municiones de Granada – will present their offerings. These companies are traditional manufacturers of various types of medium- and large-caliber ammunition. Both professional and general audiences will have the opportunity to view tank ammunition in 105 mm and 120 mm calibers meeting NATO standards, as well as 125 mm ammunition suitable for so-called Eastern-standard vehicles. The companies will also display artillery ammunition in 105 mm and 155 mm NATO calibers, along with training ammunition for tanks and artillery.
The medium-caliber category will be represented in the MSM Group exhibition by ammunition in 30×173 mm, 30×165 mm, 20×102 mm, and 30×113 mm calibers, suitable for infantry fighting vehicles and light armored vehicles. The MSM Group exhibition will also feature proven unguided 122 mm rockets, for example for RM-70 Vampire rocket launchers. An integral part of the MSM Group companies’ portfolio presented at IDEB includes various pyrotechnic components such as fuzes, propellants, and powder charges for tank and artillery ammunition, as well as the production of TNT and nitrocellulose.
MSM Land Systems, in cooperation with a Turkish and Italian partner, will unveil a brand-new combat vehicle on the very first day of the exhibition at the CSG stand. This new platform has the potential to be adopted by the Slovak Armed Forces and other customers. MSM Land Systems will also bring the Patriot 4×4 armored vehicle in the configuration offered to the Slovak Armed Forces, which will be displayed indoors. Another exhibit, located in the outdoor area, will be the AM-70EX bridge-laying vehicle on a Tatra Force chassis, which has already found customers in both Europe and Asia.
From the Tatra Defence company portfolio, the latest third-generation Tatra Force logistics trucks will be presented at the Bratislava exhibition grounds. These vehicles are currently also being introduced into the armament of the Slovak Armed Forces. The display will include the Tatra 815-7 Force 8×8 flatbed version and the Tatra 815-7 Force 8×8 equipped with a hook loader for transporting containers, both of which will be on view in the outdoor exhibition area. Another exhibit that Tatra Defence will present in Bratislava will be the Pandur 8×8 EVO, a new-generation combat vehicle featuring a high level of passive and active protection, state-of-the-art electronic, communication and weapons systems, a new turret, and a more powerful powertrain. The vehicle’s equipment also includes the Iron Fist active protection system and the SAAV electronic system, which comprises the EdgeSA situational awareness system and the necessary integration components.
Tatra Export, a subsidiary of Tatra Trucks that will represent the company in Bratislava, will present a wide range of Tatra vehicles for military applications. Tatra medium and heavy logistics trucks are used by many armies around the world, including the armed forces of NATO countries and, of course, the Slovak Armed Forces. In the outdoor exhibition area, visitors and professionals will be able to see the latest third-generation Tatra Force military trucks as well as chassis for special-purpose applications. Specifically, these will include the Tatra Force 4×4 and 6×6 flatbed vehicles, the Tatra Force 6×6 CAS 30 VH military firefighting special, and a new modern two-axle trailer featuring Tatra’s chassis concept with independently suspended half-axles and a central backbone tube. The indoor exhibition will also feature the modernized version of the Tatra 810M Tactic medium tactical vehicle.
Vývoj Martin, which specializes in armored land equipment, containers, and special equipment, will also exhibit in the CSG group's outdoor exhibition. At IDEB 2026, two special military containers from its portfolio will be displayed in the outdoor exhibition area. The first is a mobile power unit for generating electricity, providing reliable output in demanding operational conditions. It is designed for defense, emergency, and industrial applications and can operate as a standalone unit or as part of a larger energy system. The second is a mobile technical container designed to support operators, command structures, and key activities during field and crisis deployments. It provides a protected and fully functional working environment for personnel and integrated systems wherever high mobility, rapid deployment, and operational reliability are essential. It is particularly suited for use as field command and operator stations, communication and coordination hubs, and support systems for military operations or crisis management.
