CSG and Aselsan to launch Joint Venture and introduce Korkutair defence system on Tatra platform
February 04, 2026 – 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 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 defense capabilities for European and global markets.
The agreement is a significant step toward strengthening defense cooperation not only in Central and Eastern Europe, but also worldwide. 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 defense 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 defense 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,” says Miloš Šivara, CEO of Excalibur International.
Given the developments observed on the modern battlefield, which clearly demonstrate the growing importance of highly mobile and effective defense against unmanned aerial systems, the Korkut system integrated on a proven Tatra platform is expected to quickly attract customer interest and secure a strong position in the international market.
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Excalibur International and Aselsan signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish a joint venture in the EU on February 04, 2026. They will introduce the Korkut air defense system integrated on the Tatra Force 6×6 wheeled platform, aiming to enhance defense capabilities for European and global markets. This partnership focuses on air defense, electronic warfare, and smart munitions, with production planned in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Excalibur International and Aselsan signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
- A joint venture will be established in the EU.
- The Korkut air defense system will be integrated on the Tatra Force 6×6 platform.
- The system targets European and global markets.
- The Korkut system is designed to counter UAVs effectively.