Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and ASELSAN have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation in counter-UAS and broader air defence programmes. The agreement outlines plans to establish a joint venture within the European Union to develop, produce, and market advanced defence systems tailored to European and allied requirements.
The collaboration will focus on short-range air defence, counter-drone technologies, electronic warfare systems, and smart munitions. By combining ASELSAN’s expertise in defence electronics and combat-proven systems with CSG’s manufacturing capabilities and European industrial base, the partnership seeks to deliver integrated and cost-effective solutions to address rapidly evolving aerial threats.
One key element involves integrating ASELSAN’s air defence technologies onto mobile platforms manufactured within the CSG portfolio, including adapting proven Turkish systems onto European vehicle platforms to create mobile and modular configurations capable of countering drones, helicopters, and low-flying threats. The emphasis is on scalable systems deployable quickly and maintainable within Europe.
A major objective is localisation of production. Manufacturing, integration, and lifecycle support activities are expected to be carried out at facilities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This approach supports European defence industrial resilience, reduces supply chain dependency, and aligns with broader EU efforts to strengthen regional defence autonomy.
The collaboration comes amid heightened demand across Europe for layered air defence and counter-UAS systems. The proliferation of small unmanned aircraft and loitering munitions in modern conflicts has underscored the need for mobile, precise, and economically sustainable engagement solutions. For CSG, the partnership reinforces its position as a significant European defence industrial player. For ASELSAN, the venture strengthens its footprint within the European market and enhances its ability to align with NATO and EU procurement frameworks. Together, the two companies aim to deliver next-generation counter-UAS and air defence capabilities combining mobility, precision, and industrial cooperation.
