Eldis has won an international contract to supply twenty new radars for civil air traffic control in India. The successful Pardubice company is not a newcomer to the country. Its radars cover most of India's airspace. India's civil aviation sector is growing rapidly and the new order is part of the government's efforts to modernise the air traffic management system
The European Union negotiates a free trade agreement with the South American Community of Mercosur, which has been under negotiation for over two decades.
Czech breweries exported the most beer in their history last year. The brewers definitely continued their pre-Christmas growth, sending 5.74 million hectolitres of frothy beverage abroad by November 2024. The largest markets are Slovakia, Germany and Poland, followed by Russia - despite the decline in business activity due to the war in Ukraine.
Czech Republic’s foreign trade ended in April with a surplus of 33.1 billion crowns, an annual increase of 24.1 billion.
The Czech defense industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with growth surpassing 350% in just three years. While established arms manufacturers remain strong, innovative companies focusing on drones and anti-drone technology are reshaping the sector.
Some companies in the defence industry have seen their business multiply because of the war in Ukraine, but Czech weapons, ammunition and other equipment are exported all over the world.
Czechia is one of the world's biggest producers, exporters, and consumers of poppies.
Meeting Point CzechTrade 2025, the largest pro-export event in the Czech Republic, took place on March 4-5, 2025 in Brno.