Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is entering the counter-drone space with new ammunition designed to disperse tungsten pellets to take down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Developed by its Italian subsidiary Fiocchi, the ammo is designed for standard 5.56mm assault rifles, giving soldiers a way to respond to small drone threats without requiring additional weapons or specialized systems.
It is intended for infantry and special units operating in high-risk environments, including patrols, convoys, and site protection missions.
While primarily developed for military use, it may also be applied by law enforcement in urban security scenarios.
“This new product demonstrates how CSG companies translate battlefield experience into scalable industrial solutions,” CSG Ammo division chief Petr Marijczuk said.
“Leveraging our international production footprint, we are able to deliver reliable and cost-effective ammunition that can be rapidly integrated into existing force structures.”
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The Italian Armed Forces reportedly worked closely with Fiocchi throughout development, with testing conducted alongside special forces units and within the broader army.
Training under realistic operational conditions validated the ammo’s performance, confirming its effectiveness against small UAV targets.
Fiocchi presented the counter-drone solution at Enforce Tac 2026 in Nuremberg, responding to the growing role of small drones in modern conflict environments.
“The proliferation of small drones has fundamentally changed the battlefield,” Marijczuk stated. “By enabling counter-drone capability directly through standard-issue rifles, we are helping address one of the most urgent operational gaps identified in recent conflicts.”
