The coming year will present another major test for the defence industry.
Protracted armed conflicts, rising demand for weapons and ammunition, shortages of critical industrial components, and the need to rapidly expand manufacturing capacity are reshaping the requirements placed on suppliers. Competitive advantage increasingly depends not only on access to finished products, but also on the ability to engage manufacturers, identify alternative sources of supply, and develop joint industrial programmes.
For AKM GROUP-CZ, 2026 will be a year of continued contractual delivery and the launch of new growth initiatives. The company plans to broaden its product portfolio, strengthen its international partner network, and deepen its involvement in industrial cooperation.
This strategy brings together an international network of manufacturers, logistical capabilities, and joint production programmes around a common objective: ensuring a reliable supply of products that meet customers’ operational requirements.
- Contract Fulfilment and Portfolio Expansion
Timely fulfilment of existing commitments and preparation for new deliveries will remain key priorities. At the same time, AKM GROUP-CZ intends to continuously expand its available product range in line with customer requirements and evolving defence market conditions.
Key categories include small-arms and large-calibre ammunition, mortar and artillery products, armoured vehicle components, unmanned systems, and counter- UAS solutions. Expanding the supplier base will also be essential to strengthening supply continuity and improving the company’s ability to meet customer demand. - Artillery Products and Barrel Manufacturing
The need to replenish artillery inventories and ammunition stocks will remain an important driver of defence market demand.
AKM GROUP-CZ plans to develop cooperation in the supply of artillery systems and products in 122 mm, 152 mm, and 155 mm calibres, engaging manufacturers across different regions of the world. In parallel, the company is exploring opportunities to deepen industrial cooperation, involve additional manufacturing facilities, and broaden access to products of different origins.
A separate area of focus is cooperation in the manufacture of artillery barrels in calibres ranging from 105 mm to 155 mm. AKM GROUP-CZ is assessing partnership models that draw on specialised manufacturing facilities, technical expertise, and the industrial capabilities of partner companies.
This approach will enable AKM to expand its role in industrial programmes, spanning international engagement with manufacturers, production coordination, and the subsequent supply of finished products. - Spare Parts for Armoured Vehicles
Keeping armoured vehicles operational requires reliable access to spare parts and components. In 2026, AKM GROUP-CZ plans to expand its supply activities in this segment by leveraging manufacturers from different regions, including Türkiye and South American countries.
The objective is to establish a broader supplier base and offer customers alternative sourcing channels for components used in vehicles of various origins. This area complements the company’s established weapons and ammunition supply activities while strengthening its capabilities in technical support and sustainment. - Explosives, Propellants and Critical Materials
Shortages of certain materials continue to constrain the pace of defence manufacturing. Growing ammunition requirements are further increasing the importance of reliable sources of explosives and propellants.
AKM GROUP-CZ intends to develop this business area, including activities involving TNT, RDX, C-4, and propellant products. The company will explore cooperation opportunities with manufacturers in Asia, India, and South America to support the requirements of European customers.
Diversifying the geographical base of supply is intended to reduce dependence on limited sourcing channels amid elevated demand and constrained production capacity in certain regions. The implementation of relevant programmes will be subject to applicable licensing, transportation, and end-use control requirements. - Unmanned Systems: Investment, Scaling and Market Expansion
Unmanned technologies are evolving from individual innovations into an integral component of modern defence capabilities. Progress in this sector depends not only on the performance of individual platforms, but also on the ability to scale production rapidly, adapt designs to operational requirements, and maintain consistent manufacturing output.
AKM GROUP-CZ will focus on investing in promising unmanned products, scaling existing programmes with partners, and expanding industrial cooperation.
One priority is to establish European manufacturing capabilities through partnership models that combine technological expertise, production capacity, and access to international markets.
The company also plans to explore opportunities to introduce relevant products to European and Asian markets. Success in these segments will depend not only on technical performance, but also on the ability to deliver at the required volumes, maintain consistent quality, adapt products to customer specifications, and develop effective after-sales support.
In parallel, AKM GROUP-CZ will assess cooperation opportunities in counter- UAS technologies. The development of this segment is closely linked to the changing nature of aerial threats and the growing need to integrate detection, surveillance, and countermeasure capabilities into coherent defence solutions. - Unmanned Ground Vehicles as a Distinct Growth Area
Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) constitute a distinct segment of defence technology, with specific requirements for platform design, electronics, control systems, communications, and integration with other capabilities.
AKM GROUP-CZ intends to develop this area by identifying technology partners, evaluating promising solutions, and assessing opportunities for their manufacture and supply. Unlike unmanned aerial vehicles, ground platforms require a different approach to mobility, terrain performance, payload capacity, and operation in demanding environments.
Accordingly, the priority will not simply be to expand the available product range, but to identify solutions with practical operational value and the potential for future production scaling in cooperation with manufacturers. - International Cooperation and New Industrial Programmes
Geographical diversification remains one of the key foundations of resilient international supply chains.
In 2026, AKM GROUP-CZ plans to expand its partnership network across Europe and beyond, connecting Europe’s industrial base with the capabilities of manufacturers on other continents. Particular attention will be given to engagement with defence companies in Italy and Serbia, including through specialised industry exhibitions and business meetings.
A key objective will be to identify manufacturers and technology partners for programmes involving artillery products, barrels, components, and emerging defence technologies. Industrial initiatives are expected to be pursued jointly with partners, drawing on their expertise and manufacturing infrastructure.
The company will also continue to develop relationships with manufacturers in other regions, establishing alternative supply channels and creating new opportunities to access international markets.
Conclusion
AKM GROUP-CZ’s development plan for 2026 is built around three interconnected priorities: fulfilling contractual commitments, diversifying international supply chains, and expanding participation in joint manufacturing programmes.
Artillery products, barrel manufacturing, armoured vehicle spare parts, critical industrial materials, unmanned aerial systems, and unmanned ground vehicles represent key areas of the company’s planned growth.
The strategic objective of AKM GROUP-CZ is to develop its international network beyond a conventional supply channel, turning it into a foundation for long-term industrial cooperation. Throughout 2026, the company intends to strengthen this model in response to customer requirements, market developments, and emerging opportunities for collaborative manufacturing.