Israeli defense technology company TSG has announced a major step in its expansion into the European market, securing its first order under a strategic cooperation agreement with Czech military technology supplier RETIA, part of the CSG Group.
The deal, valued at approximately NIS 4.5 million, will see TSG provide licenses for advanced systems designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats, including drones and UAVs.
The agreement also includes the establishment of a demonstration site and an integration laboratory for multisensor aerial situational awareness solutions, as well as tactical command-and-control (C2) systems tailored to low-altitude airspace.
These capabilities are intended to strengthen the Czech Republic’s defenses against increasingly sophisticated aerial threats, while serving as a hub for testing and integrating cutting-edge detection, tracking, and interception technologies.
The initiative reflects Europe’s heightened focus on national defense, NATO’s evolving requirements, and the broader security concerns in Eastern Europe.
TSG’s president Pini Yungman described the deal as a milestone in the company’s growth strategy.
He said in a statement, “The expansion of our collaboration with RETIA represents a major milestone in TSG’s growth in the European market, particularly in Eastern Europe, where demand for advanced defense solutions in the low-altitude layer is steadily rising.”
Yungman added, “The establishment of the new initiative will enable us to demonstrate our capabilities on site, and further strengthen our position as a leading Israeli company in the field of command-and-control systems on the international stage.”
RETIA CEO Jan Mikulecky echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the importance of the partnership, saying that “creating the demonstration site and [the] development of tactical C2 capabilities are a natural next step in deepening our partnership with TSG, while reinforcing RETIA's position in the air defense arena.”
“The combination of next-generation technologies from both companies will significantly contribute to enhancing the Czech Republic’s national security,” he concluded.
Strategic cooperation
The cooperation between TSG and RETIA extends beyond this initial order.
In June, the two companies signed a strategic partnership to jointly bid in a Czech Defense Ministry tender to supply advanced air command-and-control systems to the Czech Airforce.
TSG is headquartered in Or Yehuda and employs close to 800 people. It is a prominent player in software solutions and technologies for defense and homeland security.
Part of TSG’s solutions include aerial imaging systems for early warning alert systems to identify and tracking targets ahead of interceptions, command and control systems, emergency preparedness and response systems, intelligence systems for planning attacks on targets, and intelligence systems for law enforcement agencies.
Retia, founded in 1993 and integrated as a subsidiary of Czechoslovak Group (CSG) in 2016, has expertise in radar, missile systems, and command-and-control technologies, with a client base spanning NATO and over 40 countries worldwide.
Retia has worked with various Israeli defense companies before, including Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries-IAI, and Axon Vision.