The companies said the agreement marks a significant step in strengthening defence cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe and beyond, with the joint venture focusing on air defence, electronic warfare, smart munitions, and border security. As part of localization efforts, production is planned to be transferred to CSG facilities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
One of the first outcomes of the cooperation is the integration of the Korkut system on the Tatra Force 6×6 platform, positioned as a fully capable alternative to comparable European air defence systems. “The Korkut system represents a modern and highly effective air defence solution, particularly against enemy UAVs. It uses highly accurate, programmable ammunition, which in practice means that the cost of neutralizing a single UAV is comparable to the acquisition cost of the UAV itself. Such cost efficiency cannot be achieved by conventional missile-based air defence systems,” said Miloš Šivara, chief executive of Excalibur International.
CSG said the growing role of unmanned aerial systems on modern battlefields is driving demand for highly mobile and effective countermeasures. The company expects the Korkut system on the proven Tatra platform to attract strong customer interest and secure a solid position on the international market.
