CSG to supply artillery and rocket systems to Latvia

The CSG industrial group has signed a contract to supply artillery and rocket systems to the Latvian armed forces. The project, valued at hundreds of millions of euros, will be led by Tatra Defence Systems, a member of the CSG group.

The agreement involves a multi-national collaboration between the Czech, Slovak, and Latvian defense industries. It includes the delivery of Morana self-propelled howitzers—a joint Czech-Slovak product—and various rocket systems. A key component of the deal is the localization of production, with parts of the manufacturing, assembly, service, and long-term support planned to be moved to Latvia to bolster its domestic defense capabilities.

Funding for the project is expected to be provided through the European Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument. The selection process by the Latvian Ministry of Defense prioritized operational capabilities, costs, delivery timelines, and the integration of local industry.