CSG secures major ammunition fuze contracts worth in the high tens of millions of Euros in two NATO countries
CSG has secured two high-value ammunition fuze contracts in NATO member countries, totaling tens of millions of euros, with production involving a new joint venture, Fuchs Electronics Europe, based in Slovakia. The contracts highlight CSG’s role as a key European supplier of mechanical and electronic fuzes, critical components for modern artillery shells, with deliveries set to begin this year.
CSG, a global industrial-technology group, has won two major contracts to supply mechanical and electronic fuzes for large-calibre ammunition, valued in the high tens of millions of euros. The orders come from two European NATO member states and include long-term delivery commitments starting this year. The contracts mark a significant expansion of CSG’s capabilities in large-calibre ammunition production, reinforcing its position as a key European player in this sector. Fuzes, which determine detonation timing and accuracy in artillery shells, are strategically vital components. Electronic fuzes, in particular, offer advanced features like impact, delayed, timed, and airburst detonation modes, enhancing precision and compatibility with modern fire control systems. To fulfill the contracts, CSG will collaborate with Fuchs Electronics Europe, a new joint venture established with South Africa’s Reunert. This partnership combines Fuchs’ technological expertise—including over 60 years of experience in electronic fuzes—with CSG’s industrial infrastructure in Slovakia. Production will be based at CSG’s facilities in Dubnica and Váhom, ensuring European manufacturing of these critical components. The move aligns with CSG’s strategy to strengthen Europe’s defense supply chains by investing in vertical integration and localized production. Jan Marinov, CEO of CSG Defence Systems, emphasized the importance of increasing capacity for ammunition components, stating that the joint venture will support NATO member states and other European ammunition producers. Fuchs Electronics Europe will operate independently, supplying fuzes to CSG and other manufacturers across the continent. The contracts also reflect growing demand for modern, reliable ammunition components within the European defense industry. Electronic fuzes, in particular, require specialized precision electronics and strict quality control, further solidifying CSG’s role as a reliable partner for armed forces in NATO countries.
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