CSG enters space sector as largest shareholder in Canada's MDA Space

October 13, 2026 1:10 AM EDT

A view of Amsterdam's stock exchange, as Ammunition and arms maker Czechoslovak Group (CSG), owned by Czech billionaire Michal Strnad, made its trading debut at Euronext Amsterdam, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

Oct ‌13 (Reuters) - Czech ​arms ​maker CSG said on ‌Tuesday it had acquired ⁠a 9.5% stake ‌in Canada's MDA ‌Space, becoming the satellite and space ​technology company's largest shareholder.

CSG said ⁠the investment was its ​first venture into the space sector and ​could lead ‌to further cooperation, including joint ⁠investments in European manufacturing facilities ⁠and potential acquisitions.

The company said ​it expects the global space economy to ‌nearly triple to about $1.8 trillion by ‌2035.

(Reporting by ⁠Jakob ‌Van Calster ​in Gdansk, editing by Milla ‌Nissi-Prussak)



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