PRAGUE, — April 9, 2026 : The Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has signed contracts valued at nearly $2.5 billion to supply multi-layer air defense systems to customers in Southeast Asia, marking one of the company’s largest export agreements outside Europe.
The agreements, announced on April 7, 2026, will be executed through CSG’s subsidiary Excalibur International, which specializes in integrated air defense solutions. The contracts cover the delivery of complete air defense batteries with varying engagement ranges, designed to counter a broad spectrum of aerial threats.
Delivery Scope and Timeline
Under the terms of the agreements, all systems will be mounted on high-mobility Tatra chassis, ensuring operational flexibility across diverse terrains. Deliveries are scheduled to take place over the next four to five years.
The contracts include a comprehensive package beyond hardware supply. This encompasses personnel training, long-term logistical support, spare parts provision, and infrastructure development. Excalibur International will also provide export financing, enabling a full turnkey solution for the receiving countries.
The industrial group confirmed the contract details to Militarnyi.
System Composition and Integration
While specific system configurations have not been officially disclosed, CSG indicated that the multi-layer air defense architecture is expected to integrate components from its global partners alongside in-house technologies.
Industry assessments suggest the systems may incorporate elements such as the SPYDER air defense system or the Korkut air defense system, reflecting CSG’s established partnerships.
Additionally, systems developed by Retia are likely to be included, particularly ReGARD multi-purpose radars and counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions adapted for Southeast Asian operational requirements.
The overall architecture is expected to feature open-architecture command-and-control (C2) systems, allowing integration of multiple sensors and effectors for coordinated detection, tracking, and engagement.
Executive Statement
Miloš Šivara, CEO of Excalibur International, stated that the contracts reflect continued confidence from regional partners and build on existing deliveries.
“These new contracts in the Asian region confirm the trust of our partners and build on the ongoing deliveries of these systems,” Šivara said.
Regional Expansion and Previous Contracts
The latest agreements build on CSG’s expanding footprint in Southeast Asia. The group has previously been involved in the MRAD (Medium Range Air Defense) program in the region, supplying medium-range systems.
In 2026, another CSG subsidiary, Excalibur Army, signed contracts worth over $300 million to deliver more than 100 units of Patriot armored vehicles in multiple configurations, with deliveries planned over a three-year period.
Earlier, at the end of 2025, CSG’s Ammo+ division secured contracts to supply small-caliber ammunition to customers in the same region.
Corporate Profile and Industry Position
CSG, a Dutch-registered company with management headquartered in Prague, operates manufacturing facilities across Europe, the United States, and India. The group employs more than 14,000 people and reported revenues of €6.7 billion in 2025.
Its shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam under the ticker CSG.
The latest contracts represent one of the largest non-European deals in the company’s history and reflect its continued expansion in air defense and radar technologies, including systems designed to detect and counter unmanned aerial platforms.
Customers Not Disclosed
CSG has not disclosed the identities of the Southeast Asian customers involved in the agreements. However, the contracts indicate continued demand in the region for integrated, multi-layer air defense capabilities amid evolving security requirements.
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