Fiocchi Munizioni: 150 Years of Italian Precision and Global Expansion

From a family business on the shores of Lake Como to the largest manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition in the Western world—this is the journey of Fiocchi…

From a family business on the shores of Lake Como to the largest manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition in the Western world—this is the journey of Fiocchi Munizioni, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The anniversary symbolizes extraordinary continuity, technical courage, and the ability to survive in dramatically changing political and economic conditions. Video: Fiocchi Munizioni: 150 years of Italian precision and global growth / DEFENSE MAGAZINE The history of Fiocchi Munizioni began on July 3, 1876, in Lecco, northern Italy, when Giulio Fiocchi took over the Micheloni & C. company, which was in liquidation. Originally…

Excalibur Army Wins Record Export Contract for Patriot Vehicles

CSG Group, through its subsidiary Excalibur Army, has secured contracts in Southeast Asia for the delivery of more than 100 Patriot armored vehicles in various configurations. The…

UK’s F-35 Fleet: From 138 Ambition to 75 by 2033 – A Retrospective on Delays, Dependencies, and Nuclear Recommitment

The UK’s F-35 Lightning II acquisition program, part of the multinational Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) initiative led by the United States, has been a cornerstone of British…

CSG & Aselsan Unveil Korkut Air Defense System on Tatra

Czech defense firm Excalibur International, part of the CSG group, and Türkiye’s defense electronics leader Aselsan have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish…

Night Hunt in Belgorod: Ukraine’s FPV Drones Find a Solntsepyok

Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign has crossed another symbolic threshold, according to a new battlefield report from the country’s 72nd Brigade. The Bulava Unmanned Systems Battalion says…

Germany Accelerates IRIS-T Deliveries to Ukraine: Nine Systems Operational, More on the Way

Germany once again underscored the pivotal role of the IRIS-T air defense system in its ongoing military assistance to Ukraine. With Russian aerial assaults on civilian and…

CSG Group Companies to Exhibit at World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia

The World Defense Show 2026, a security and defense technology exhibition, will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 8 to 12. Although it is a relatively…

A Front Line Without Infantry? Ukraine Tests the Future of Ground Combat

The development of Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicles represents one of the most significant qualitative shifts in the current conduct of high-intensity warfare. Russian…

One Tiny Drone vs. a Grad System - Guess Who Wins (Video)

Russian forces have repeatedly relied on forests, tree lines, and other natural cover to hide valuable artillery assets from aerial surveillance. But a recent strike shows how quickly…

Kyiv’s Brutal Winter: Russian Strikes Overwhelm Ukrainian Air Defenses, Zelenskyy Pleads for Daily Missile Aid

Kyiv is enduring one of its harshest winters since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, characterized by frequent power outages, prolonged air raid alerts, and…

CSG and HDS Sign Key Documents for the Establishment of the Hellenic Ammunition Joint Venture in Lavrio

CSG, through its subsidiary MSM Greece, and the Greek state-owned company Hellenic Defence Systems S.A. (HDS/EAS) have today signed the key founding documents for the establishment of a joint…

Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Completes Key WS-15 Engine Flight – Closing Gap with U.S. F-22 Raptor?

The Chinese J-20A stealth fighter jet, known as the “Mighty Dragon,” has achieved a significant milestone in its evolution with the successful completion of a flight test…