Ezúton ajánlom figyelmébe az NKE John Lukacs Intézet, Stratégiai Védelmi Kutatási Program, legújabb - "The State of the Czech Defence Industry"című – elemzését.
- Czech defence industry currently contributes around 1 per cent of GDP, generates an annual turnover of approximately €3 billion, and is overwhelmingly export-oriented, with more than 90 per cent of production destined for 98 international markets. It provides direct employment to some 20,000 people and indirectly sustains a further 50,000, offering highly skilled jobs across advanced technical fields.
- Russia’s war against Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented resurgence in Czech defence production. Companies have doubled revenues in response to acute shortages – particularly of ammunition – while commanding higher prices in an intensely demand-driven market. This boom has generated important spillovers for the broader Czech economy, offsetting structural weaknesses in traditional industries such as automotive.
- The industry’s current renaissance is underpinned by both legacy capabilities and innovation. Czech-made artillery systems (DANA, DITA), firearms now produced directly in Ukraine, and passive radar systems deployed in Moldova illustrate the sector’s operational significance for European security. Leading firms – including Czechoslovak Group (CSG), Colt CZ Group and STV Group – have expanded aggressively through international acquisitions, including entry into the highly competitive U.S. market. Export destinations remain diversified, with Europe absorbing the majority share, alongside significant markets in the United States, India, Israel, and Morocco.
Szerző: Zdenek Rod
Teljes cikk: 2020/20.