Czech defence firm Excalibur International, part of the CSG group, and Türkiye’s defence electronics company Aselsan have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish an EU-based joint venture while simultaneously introducing the Korkut air defence system integrated on the Tatra Force 6×6 wheeled platform. The partnership aims to expand joint defence capabilities for European and global markets.
“The agreement is a significant step toward strengthening defence cooperation not only in Central and Eastern Europe, but also worldwide,” said CSG in a press release. “The newly established joint venture will focus on technical cooperation in key areas such as air defence, electronic warfare, smart munitions, and border security. As part of the system localization, production is planned to be transferred to CSG facilities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
“One of the first concrete outcomes of this partnership is the integration of the Korkut air defence system onto the Tatra Force 6×6 wheeled platform. The system is intended for European customers as well as for the global market and represents a fully capable alternative to similar European air defence systems.
“The Korkut system represents a modern and highly effective air defence solution, particularly against enemy UAVs. It uses highly accurate, programmable ammunition, which in practice means that the cost of neutralizing a single UAV is comparable to the acquisition cost of the UAV itself. Such cost efficiency cannot be achieved by conventional missile-based air defense systems,” said Miloš Šivara, CEO of Excalibur International.
Said Ahmet Akyol, General Manager of Aselsan. “The integration of the Korkut system on the Tatra platform combines advanced sensor and fire-control technologies with a highly mobile and reliable vehicle, creating a flexible solution for today’s dynamic battlefield environment,” says Ahmet Akyol, Aselsan General Manager.
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