CSG: World premiere of the Pandur 8x8 EVO combat vehicle and the latest generation of military Tatra trucks

Tatra Defence Vehicle – world premiere of Pandur 8x8 EVO

The key exhibit of the CSG Group's joint exhibition will be the new Pandur 8x8 EVO wheeled armoured vehicle developed by Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV), which will be presented at the fair as a world premiere. It is a new generation platform designed with an emphasis on increased ballistic and mine protection for the crew and the vehicle itself, improved situational awareness on the battlefield, advanced communications systems and increased combat effectiveness. The vehicle is equipped with an Elbit UT30MK2 unmanned turret, whose main armament consists of a 30 mm Mk.44 Bushmaster II gun with electric stabilisation, supplemented by a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun and Spike-LR/LR2 guided missiles in a separate launcher. The Pandur 8x8 EVO also features the Iron Fist active protection system, which is capable of detecting and destroying threats, including unmanned aerial vehicles, thanks to radar sensors with electronic radar beam deflection, additional detection systems, as well as a pair of rotating twin defensive ammunition launchers.

TDV will also bring to Brno two modernised Pandur II 8x8 vehicles equipped with new-generation unmanned combat turrets. The first is a turret mortar system equipped with a 120 mm calibre weapon compatible with a wide range of NATO ammunition. The second variant is equipped with a light turret designed for short-range air defence. The turret has a radar system with phased array antennas and armament in the form of a 30 mm cannon and a 7.62 mm machine gun optimised for destroying low-flying aerial targets, including drones.

Tatra Export – modernisation of Tatra 810 M and other news

Tatra Export will present the entire portfolio of Tatra Trucks military vehicles at IDET 2025, including several premieres. Highlights include the modernised Tatra 810 M, a medium-duty logistics vehicle with all-wheel drive and a payload of up to 5.2 tonnes. The new version uses a ladder frame combined with Tatra Rigid portal axles and is powered by a 206 kW Renault DTI 8 engine, which is expected to deliver a payload increase of more than 500 kg and improved handling characteristics compared to the previous generation. A four-axle variant of the third generation of the Tatra Force 8x8 series with a container loader body will also make its premiere. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see the Tatra Force 6x6, also of the third generation, in dynamic demonstrations. The Tatra Phoenix 10x10 with armoured cab and Leguan bridge system will be on display in the static exhibition. This enables the transport and installation of bridge decks with lengths of 14 or 26 metres with load capacities falling into the MLC-80 and MLC-100 classes.

Excalibur Army - Patriot 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle

At IDET 2025, Excalibur Army will present the Patriot 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle, which, thanks to its high modularity and versatile architecture, serves as a flexible platform for a wide range of applications. It can be configured as a command, liaison, communications, medical or counter-chemical vehicle, or as a weapon system carrier. Outside the defence sector, the platform is also suitable for special forces of the police, fire brigades, crisis management or security agencies. Another exhibit will be the Hector observation and patrol system, installed on a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series chassis.

On the outdoor exhibition area, Excalibur Army will present the Treva-30 recovery and recovery vehicle with a short unarmored cab designed for evacuation of damaged or immobile wheeled equipment. The vehicle uses a Tatra 8x8 chassis platform. Also on display will be the RM-70 Vampire rocket launcher, also on a Tatra 8x8 chassis, with a Puma armoured cab from the company's own development. This system provides fire support to ground troops and is characterised by its high mobility and durability. Dynamic demonstrations will include the AM-70 EX bridge car built on a Tatra Force 8x8 chassis. The vehicle is equipped with an MLC 70-class folding bridge deck, enabling fast obstacle crossing and ensuring mobility of mechanized units.

CSG Aerospace Division

The CSG Aerospace division will be represented at IDET by Retia, Eldis and Pocket Virtuality.

Retia will be presenting a mobile 3D X-band radar system designed to protect against unmanned aerial vehicles (C-UAS) at very close range. This compact system combines a fully electronically deflected radar beam with a mechanically rotatable antenna, enabling the detection of not only drones but also conventional airborne and ground targets including aircraft, helicopters or vehicles. The display will also include the latest variant of the portable radar, designated ReTwis 5+, which is designed to detect and track people behind non-metallic obstacles. This radar system is mainly used by armed and security forces.

An electronic vehicle-based SAAV (Situational Awareness for Armored Vehicles) system using artificial intelligence elements will also make its premiere at IDET 2025. This system provides vehicle crews with better orientation in combat situations, automated threat analysis and early warning capability, significantly increasing their effectiveness in combat operations. Retia will also present a development project for a new Air Force command and control system being developed in cooperation with Israeli firm TSG Advanced Systems.

At IDET 2025, Eldis will focus on presenting its latest radar technologies in the form of models and digital presentations. The main exhibit will be the RL-2000/MSSR-1 NG combined primary and secondary surveillance radar, designed as a software-defined system to maximize operational efficiency and minimize operator requirements. Reducing the number of hardware modules in favour of software functionality brings high flexibility and operational reliability. The presentation will also include the new PAR-NG precision approach radar for operation at civil and military airports. The presented portfolio will be further complemented by the RL-3000 long-range 3D radar, which also works on the principle of software-defined architecture and provides three-dimensional tracking of non-cooperative airborne targets.

Technology company Pocket Virtuality will showcase the Lumnio system designed for service and maintenance operations of military equipment using augmented reality as part of the CSG Group's exhibition. The solution includes a database of service procedures, manuals and instructional materials (including 3D elements, videos and photos) that are displayed via smart glasses directly in the technician's field of view. The advantage is the ability to work hands-free, and the system also allows the use of common mobile devices (tablets, smartphones). The system is optimised for use in service centres as well as in field conditions.

MSM Group - ammunition and special equipment

The MSM Group, representing manufacturers of ammunition and special equipment, will also be present at the CSG stand. Under the ZVS brand, 30 mm calibre ammunition, 155 mm calibre artillery ammunition compatible with NATO standards and a wide range of pyrotechnic components will be presented. Fábrica de Municiones de Granada from Spain will present 105 mm and 120 mm tank ammunition, 105 mm artillery ammunition and additional pyrotechnical equipment. VOP Nováky will bring 155 mm calibre training ammunition, 122 mm calibre artillery ammunition and mortar shells of 60 mm, 81 mm and 120 mm calibre. On the outdoor area, Development Martin will focus on the mobile command container and the DISK-2 mobile airfield control tower suitable for air traffic control at standard airfields and in challenging field conditions.Excalibur International (EI) - bezpilotních prostředky (UAS) a vyčkávací munice.

Excalibur International (EI) will expand CSG's exhibit to include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS) and standby munitions. Visitors will see a life-size model of the Chaser smart standby munition, including a launcher and portable backpack. Also on display will be the Scorpio 500 and 1000 types, which take the form of lightweight quadcopters weighing around 2kg. The presentation will also include the Xtender micro reconnaissance UAS and the Hunter UAS system designed to eliminate enemy drones through a mechanical interception system. Also on display will be a model of the Korkut air defence system for protecting mechanised troops against aerial threats, installed on a Tatra 6x6 chassis, which is being developed in cooperation with the Turkish company Aselsan, and which combines a pair of 35mm automatic cannons and an integrated radar system.