• CSG entered strategic cooperation with Turkey-based FNSS to jointly develop, produce, sell, and further develop selected tracked armored platforms for European and other international markets.
• Initial focus is CFL-120 Karpat medium tank, unveiled at IDEB 2026 in Bratislava, pairing FNSS Kaplan MT platform with Leonardo HITFACT MkII turret and 120 mm main gun.
• Program targets use of CSG industrial capacity in Slovakia, phased technology transfer, and local supplier participation to scale production capability for tracked combat vehicles.
• Vehicle positioned as lower-weight alternative to main battle tanks, with combat weight up to 34 tonnes, top speed 70 km/h, range about 450 km.
• Partnership scope allows later expansion to additional products as demand for modern tracked armored vehicles rises across Europe and other regions.

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