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CSG acquires majority stake in arms manufacturer ZVI Vsetín, a traditional Czech producer of medium caliber ammunition

CSG acquires majority stake in arms manufacturer ZVI Vsetín, a traditional Czech producer of medium caliber ammunition

MSM Group, the Slovak subsidiary of the industrial group CSG, has signed a purchase agreement with the MPI Group to acquire ZVI a.s., a Czech manufacturer primarily focused…

22. 07. 2025
The present and future of the Bundeswehr

The present and future of the Bundeswehr

After decades of change, Germany has shifted its view of its own security. Russia's attack on Ukraine in 2022 shook the European security system and became a catalyst for…

22. 07. 2025
The Ukrainian experience: Possible variants for the development of a main battle tank in modern warfare

The Ukrainian experience: Possible variants for the development of a main battle tank in modern warfare

The main battle tank (MBT), a symbol of 20th-century ground forces, has come under fire in the 21st century, both literally and conceptually. The war in Ukraine has not only…

21. 07. 2025
Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO: a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea and implications for Russia's Baltic Fleet

Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO: a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea and implications for Russia's Baltic Fleet

The accession of Sweden and Finland to the North Atlantic Alliance represents one of the most significant shifts in European security architecture since the end of the Cold…

20. 07. 2025
How will Europe allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

How will Europe allocate 1.5% of GDP to defense infrastructure?

A landmark agreement was reached at the NATO summit in The Hague in June. Member states pledged to spend a total of 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035…

19. 07. 2025
CSG in full stride: New notes offering and impressive financials highlight strong momentum

CSG in full stride: New notes offering and impressive financials highlight strong momentum

Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a prominent defense, industrial, and technology conglomerate based in Prague, Czech Republic, has announced a significant financing initiative:…

18. 07. 2025
FCAS/SCAF: France demands 80% of the project, Berlin threatens to withdraw

FCAS/SCAF: France demands 80% of the project, Berlin threatens to withdraw

The FCAS/SCAF (Future Combat Air System/Système de Combat Aérien du Futur) project represents an estimated budget of more than €100 billion, spread over several decades…

17. 07. 2025
Germany's energy policy and its geopolitical implications for security

Germany's energy policy and its geopolitical implications for security

Energy security and independence from the Russian Federation are among the most important issues in Central European security policy. Unfortunately, neighboring Germany is almost…

16. 07. 2025
Ukraine in expectation: Trump's weapons and Russia's 50-Day countdown

Ukraine in expectation: Trump's weapons and Russia's 50-Day countdown

Kyiv finds itself navigating a complex new phase in its defense against Russian aggression, following a pivotal announcement from Washington. President Donald Trump’s recent pledge…

15. 07. 2025
Adaptability, accuracy, and survivability. The Tomahawk cruise missile is a cornerstone of modern warfare

Adaptability, accuracy, and survivability. The Tomahawk cruise missile is a cornerstone of modern warfare

The Tomahawk, officially known as the BGM-109, is a subsonic cruise missile originally developed by General Dynamics in the 1970s and later taken over by Raytheon. Its…

14. 07. 2025
Congress pushes back on Pentagon's Air Force cuts: A-10 Warthog, F-35, and E-7 programs face budget battles

Congress pushes back on Pentagon's Air Force cuts: A-10 Warthog, F-35, and E-7 programs face budget battles

A fierce battle is brewing in Washington as Congress moves to reverse some of the most significant proposed cuts to the Air Force's budget for fiscal year 2026, putting…

13. 07. 2025
Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

Invisible guardians: VERA-NG as the cornerstone of the European Sky Protection Initiative

The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the way combat operations are conducted. Today, success and survival on the battlefield depend not only on traditional kinetic capabilities…

12. 07. 2025