CSG Defence, together with their partners, will be exhibiting at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi
The traditional IDEX trade fair, one of the world's largest exhibitions of defense technology and equipment, will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 17 to 21. Companies from the CSG Defence division will present their products and services to industry professionals and the general public, alongside their local partner, Resource Industries. With a total area of 1,500 square meters, this will be the largest exhibition in the history of CSG’s participation at IDEX and also the largest Czech exhibition space at the event.
The IDEX 2025 trade fair marks the 31st edition of one of the world’s most significant events in the defense and security industry. The importance of IDEX is reflected in its impressive exhibitor and visitor numbers. For example, in 2023, the exhibition hosted over 1,350 exhibitors from 65 countries across 41 pavilions, covering an exhibition space of 165,000 square meters, and attracted more than 130,000 visitors.
As in previous editions, the event will take place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Hundreds of companies from dozens of countries exhibit at IDEX regularly, and among the longstanding participants are companies from the CSG Defence division. This year, Excalibur Army, Tatra Export, MSM Group, along with Eldis, Retia, and Excalibur International, will present their innovations. They will showcase their products at a joint booth alongside their partner company, Resource Industries, with whom they collaborate on multiple projects.
Tatra Export will showcase the military vehicle production lines of Tatra Trucks. Visitors will be able to explore the features and capabilities of Tatra Force, Tatra Tactic, and Tatra Phoenix vehicle series through special exhibits and digital presentations. These vehicles are already in service with numerous armed forces worldwide, including in the Middle East. In fact, Resource Industries assembles these vehicles locally in the UAE for domestic customers.
Excalibur Army (EA) from Šternberk will showcase the latest version of the 155mm MORANA wheeled self-propelled howitzer, a top-tier NATO-standard artillery system currently undergoing rigorous live-fire testing. Additionally, visitors to the exhibition will see the TREVA-30 recovery and evacuation vehicle on a Tatra Force 8x8 chassis, deliveries of which to UAE customers are facilitated by Resource Industries. EA’s portfolio will also be presented through digital displays, featuring armored vehicles such as the Patriot 4x4, whose sales in the region are also managed by Resource Industries, as well as the DITA 155mm howitzer, the RM-70 Vampire rocket system, and the AM-70 EX and AM-50 EX bridge-laying vehicles.
MSM Group, which represents multiple manufacturers, will showcase a comprehensive range of modern medium- and large-caliber ammunition. At the booth, visitors will see a variety of mortar rounds in calibers 60mm, 81mm, 98mm, and 120mm, as well as 122mm artillery shells and 155mm training artillery ammunition, all produced by VOP Nováky. The Spanish manufacturer Fábrica de Municiones de Granada will exhibit 105mm artillery shells and 120mm and 105mm tank ammunition, as well as EOD solutions. Another MSM Group company, ZVS, will display 125mm tank ammunition, 155mm artillery ammunition, 30mm light cannon ammunition, and pyrotechnic components such as primers, initiators, and fuzes.
From CSG Aerospace, Eldis Pardubice will present scale models of its latest active radar systems. The focus will be on the RL-3000 long-range primary 3D radar, designed for comprehensive airspace and flight tracking. Additionally, the PAR-NG precision approach radar will be showcased as part of Eldis’ latest offerings. Another exhibitor within the CSG booth will be Retia, also part of CSG Aerospace. Retia will introduce a compact X-band 3D radar, suitable for both civilian and military applications, capable of integrating with various airspace surveillance and air defense or counter-drone systems. Furthermore, Retia will display its ReTwis 5+ special radar system, designed to detect living objects and personnel behind non-metallic obstacles.
Excalibur International will exhibit medium- and long-range air defense systems mounted on Tatra chassis through scaled models and audiovisual presentations, providing industry experts and potential customers with an in-depth look at their capabilities.
Finally, Fiocchi, a renowned small-caliber ammunition manufacturer from the CSG Ammo+ division, will showcase a selection of handgun ammunition for sport shooting, hunting, and law enforcement applications at the joint booth. Fiocchi will also be represented in the Italian national pavilion.
