Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has signed a cooperation settlement with Ukrainian arms producer “Ukrainska Bronetechnika” (Ukrainian Armor) to regionally produce 155mm artillery ammunition in Ukraine.
Below the settlement, half of a bigger set of contracts signed on October 2, 2024, CSG will present the mandatory experience and technical assist to assist Ukrainska Bronetechnika start native manufacturing of 155mm artillery shells beginning subsequent yr.
This transfer is aimed toward accelerating manufacturing to fulfill the wants of the Ukrainian army whereas lowering prices. The preliminary aim is to provide 100,000 artillery shells in 2025, with manufacturing anticipated to exceed 300,000 shells yearly by 2026. The manufacturing course of will happen in each the Czech Republic and Ukraine, protecting varied forms of large-caliber ammunition.
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“We acknowledge the significance of Ukraine producing army gear by itself territory,” mentioned Richard Kuběna, Business Director of CSG Defence. “The choice to localize the manufacturing of tank and artillery ammunition in Ukraine is a part of our long-standing dedication to assist Ukraine, and this initiative stems from CSG’s proprietor, Michal Strnad, who advocated for the switch of manufacturing.”
CSG has supported Ukraine’s protection wants lengthy earlier than the Russian invasion in 2022. In 2018, CSG member firms delivered self-propelled howitzers and infantry preventing automobiles to Ukraine. Because the onset of the invasion, CSG has ramped up its army gear deliveries, together with tanks, howitzers, and air protection methods, as a part of its broader efforts to help Ukraine in its battle towards Russian aggression.
CSG spokesman Andrej Čírtek emphasised the strategic significance of transferring protection manufacturing capabilities to Ukraine. “It’s important not simply to produce army gear and ammunition, however to make sure that Ukraine can maintain its protection capabilities by strengthening its personal protection business,” Čírtek mentioned. He added that whereas the small print of the manufacturing services will stay undisclosed for safety causes, manufacturing will start in 2025.
The Czech Ministry of Defence and the Intergovernmental Defence Cooperation Company AMOS performed key roles in facilitating this settlement. Each entities have been instrumental in coordinating personal sector assist for Ukraine because the starting of the warfare and are central to the continuing Czech Ammunition Initiative, which goals to extend ammunition provide to Ukraine.
