Slovakia: new ammunition filling line inaugurated at VOP Nováky facility

On August 23, VOP Nováky officially opened a new filling line for large-calibre ammunition. The ceremony was attended by the Slovak Minister of Defence, Robert Kaliňák, and Michal Strnad, owner of the Czechoslovak Group, which operates VOP Nováky through its subsidiary, MSM Group.

 

The new facility, featuring a state-of-the-art automatic feeding system known as a “screw machine,” will initially be used to fill 122 mm and 120 mm ammunition for tanks and mortars. This development significantly enhances the filling capabilities of VOP Nováky, a key player in the European ammunition industry.

Since leasing the facility from the Slovak Ministry of Defence in 2013, the Czechoslovak Group has invested EUR 15 million into VOP Nováky, including the installation of advanced robotic production lines and a physico-chemical laboratory. CEO Zuzana Helbichová noted that the latest investment further solidifies the company’s standing as a strategic manufacturer within the European Union and NATO.

 

 

VOP Nováky, which exports to 70 countries, is experiencing rapid growth amid increased global demand for large-calibre ammunition. The company expects to achieve revenues of nearly EUR 280 million this year, more than double the figure from 2023.

Helbichová emphasized VOP Nováky’s role in bolstering European defence, stating, “Our filling operations strengthen safety in Europe. Our expertise is crucial for other European nations aiming to become self-sufficient in ammunition production.”

 

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