On Friday, July 12th, a ceremonial signing of the partnership agreement between Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and Future Advanced Technologies (FAT) took place. Based on this agreement, CSG becomes the general partner of the international project Future Forces Forum (FFF), with the partnership lasting until March 2026
The general partnership of the Future Forces Forum project with the global industrial-technological group CSG will enhance the forum's position and prestige while also supporting the activities of companies belonging to CSG in the field of security technologies and military equipment development. The Future Forces Forum is a regular gathering of the international security community, held under the auspices of the President of the Czech Republic, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, and the Minister of the Interior, and in collaboration with many relevant institutions.
"Future Forces Forum focuses on connecting experts, representatives of state institutions, international organizations, members of armed and security forces, industry, research organizations, academia, and both users and suppliers in the field of security and defense. The primary goal is to develop security and defense cooperation within NATO, the EU, and with other partner countries, both military and civilian bodies," explained Adam Drnek, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Future Advanced Technologies.
Czechoslovak Group has become the new general partner of the international project Future Forces Forum
CSG is a visionary and innovative group with a global reach, whose companies actively bring new modern products to the market. "The Future Forces Forum platform, thanks to the newly established partnership, will allow us to acquaint not only experts but also the general public with our technologically advanced products and the progress we have made in adopting breakthrough technologies in our fields of operation. At the same time, we want to demonstrate our companies' ability to respond to dynamic technological development and show our capability to transfer the latest military insights into products that meet the current and future needs of our domestic and international partners among our customers. We also want to use the Future Forces Forum to discuss possibilities for further development of our products, expand industrial cooperation, and ultimately present our future visions," explained Bohuslav Přikryl, Vice President for Research, Development, and Innovation within the CSG group.
Czechoslovak Group has become the new general partner of the international project Future Forces Forum
The long-term partnership, encompassing a series of events, will culminate in this year's Future Forces Exhibition & Forum, which will be held from October 16-18 at PVA EXPO Prague. During the event, several companies from the CSG group will showcase their latest products and services for the military and security forces. Visitors will have the opportunity to see a range of projects intended for customers in the Czech Republic, including the Czech Armed Forces, as well as internationally within NATO and EU countries, and other territories.
The program for Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2024 will include, in addition to the international exhibition of defense and security technologies, expert panels (conferences, workshops, etc.), official meetings of NATO working groups, and networking activities. The main themes of FFF 2024 will cover innovations and new technologies in security and defense, development of ground forces, pilot training, command and control systems, counter-terrorism, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense), military and crisis healthcare, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, internal security and state resilience, civil-military cooperation and experiences from Ukraine, space technologies, autonomous systems, and more.
About CSG Group
The global industrial-technological group CSG, owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad, has key manufacturing enterprises in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Italy, India, the United Kingdom, and the USA, and exports its products worldwide. CSG consistently invests in the development of its companies while expanding in its primary fields of business. The group includes notable companies such as the Czech automobile manufacturer Tatra Trucks, the major global producer of small-caliber ammunition Fiocchi, and the Czech radar manufacturer Eldis. In total, over 10,000 employees work within the CSG group and its affiliated companies. In 2023, the group's consolidated revenues reached 42 billion CZK. CSG's main sectors include engineering, automotive, rail, aviation, defense, and ammunition production. Due to its strong export orientation, CSG's products can be found on all continents.
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