We Have Been with You for 30 Years

1995

Founding of the Excalibur Army

Czech entrepreneur Jaroslav Strnad founded Excalibur Army, a company trading in military material and equipment, the nucleus of the CSG group.

2005

The first production area in Přelouč

Excalibur Army has acquired its first production site, a former military repair facility in the Czech town of Přelouč.

2008

Business expansion to Slovakia

The founder of the group expanded his business to Slovakia, where he took over the management of several defence industry companies.

2010

Business expansion into the railway industry

Jaroslav Strnad took over the Czech company DAKO-CZ and expanded his business into the railway industry.

2013

Purchase of Tatra together with Promet Group

Jaroslav Strnad together with entrepreneur René Matera acquired the well-known Tatra trucks company and it recovered from the previous crisis within a short time.

Purchase of military repairs in Šternberk

Excalibur Army won the competition for the sale of military repair facility in Šternberk, which quickly became the most important manufacturer of military and special land systems in the Czech Republic.

2014

Establishment of the Excalibur Group holding

The companies controlled by Jaroslav Strnad were incorporated into a holding structure, which initially bore the name Excalibur group.

2016

Renamed Czechoslovak Group (CSG)

The holding company was renamed Czechoslovak Group, abbreviated CSG, and has used this name ever since.

New companies in the group

New companies were acquired to CSG: radar manufacturer RETIA, aircraft repair shop JOB AIR Technic and luxury watch manufacturer ELTON.

New company Tatra Defence Vehicle

In addition to acquisitions of existing companies, a greenfield company was established: the military land systems manufacturer TATRA DEFENCE VEHICLE (abbreviated TDV).

2018

Transfer of ownership of the CSG to Michal Strnad

The founder of the group Jaroslav Strnad handed over the ownership to his son Michal and went to work for the newly established holding CE Industries.

New division CSG Aerospace

Within CSG, the CSG Aerospace division was established, incorporating radar manufacturers ELDIS and RETIA and air traffic control system developers CS Soft and ATRAK.

2020

Purchase of Fábrica de Municiones de Granada

CSG acquires the first manufacturing company in Western Europe, buying ammunition manufacturer Fábrica de Municiones de Granada (FMG for short) from GDELS.

2022

Acquisition of a majority stake in Fiocchi

CSG acquired a majority stake in Fiocchi, the world's leading ammunition manufacturer with operations in Italy, the UK and the US, becoming a global group.

2023

Perazzi becomes part of the group

Armi Perazzi is a prestigious brand in the field of firearms for sport shooters and elite hunters. At the same time, it is a stable and prosperous company excellently managed by the Perazzi family.

2024

First Time at SHOT Show

The CSG Ammo+ division made its historic debut at the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) in Las Vegas, USA, where products and solutions from the Fiocchi group, part of the division, were showcased.

New Headquarters

As of April 1, 2024, the Red Court building in Prague's Karlín district has become the new headquarters of CSG. The building hosted a meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and representatives of the Czech defense industry. During the meeting, Ms. von der Leyen was informed about the details of the Czech defense industry's assistance to Ukraine.

700 Years in Granada

The company Fábrica de Municiones de Granada (FMG), a bearer of the gunpowder production tradition in Granada, marked an incredible 700 years of continuous production of this product in the city.

Floods

The northeastern Czech Republic was hit by floods in September. CSG donated 12 Tatra vehicles worth almost 4 million EUR to the Czech Fire Rescue Service, which helped with recovery efforts and remained in their permanent use. Excalibur Army provided a temporary bridge over the Bělá River in Česká Ves, Jesenicko, using its AM 70 EX and AM 50 EX bridge systems.

The Kinetic Group

CSG has become the owner of the Kinetic group, which includes leading American manufacturers of small-caliber ammunition: Federal, Remington, CCI, Speer, and Hevi-Shot. With the successful completion of this acquisition, CSG has become the largest producer of small-caliber ammunition in the Western world.

2025

Establishment of the CSG Foundation

The CSG Foundation was established to thank and support those whose actions represent the values to which we as CSG stand for.