CSG buys 9.5% of MDA Space in move into space industry
Czech arms maker CSG has acquired 9.5% of Canada’s MDA Space, becoming its largest shareholder and opening the way to broader cooperation in the space sector.
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what happened
Newsmetry API reports that Czech arms maker CSG announced on Tuesday that it had purchased a 9.5% interest in Canada’s MDA Space. The transaction makes CSG the satellite and space-technology company’s largest shareholder.
CSG described the investment as its first step into the space industry. It said the deal could be followed by broader cooperation, including joint funding for European manufacturing facilities and possible acquisitions.
The company also said the worldwide space economy could approach $1.8 trillion by 2035, representing growth of nearly three times its current scale.
why it matters
The deal gives CSG exposure to a space company and points to potential expansion beyond its arms business. Future partnerships or acquisitions could determine the investment’s broader reach.
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- CSG enters space sector as largest shareholder in Canada's MDA Space — Newsmetry API, 13 October 2026 at 05:07 UTC
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