The Czech company Czechoslovak Group was forced to reveal one of the countries from which it purchases 155-mm artillery shells for Ukraine.
Points of attention
- The Czech company Czechoslovak Group disclosed the details of purchasing 155-mm artillery shells for Ukraine in Turkey, revealing the complexities of the procurement process.
- The purchase price of ammunition includes various costs such as transport, insurance, taxes, and additional expenses, contributing to the difference between the manufacturer's price and the final price paid by the Czech Republic.
- Despite controversies surrounding the price disparity, Czechoslovak Group emphasizes fair profits and significant added value in supplying ammunition to Ukraine, leveraging their expertise in trading military materials.
- Information on the procurement of ammunition for Ukraine by the Czech Republic and its European partners was previously undisclosed, highlighting the sensitivity of the operation in the current geopolitical context.
- The Czech initiative to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine at a higher price than the circulated proposals raises questions about transparency and accountability in such transactions, shedding light on the complexities of international arms trade.
What is known about the purchase and transfer of artillery ammunition by the Czech Republic to Ukraine
It is noted that until recently, information regarding the procurement of ammunition for Ukraine by the coalition of European partners led by the Czech Republic was not disclosed.
It was only known that ammunition is purchased in countries that also have close ties with Russia.
However, the Czech Czechoslovak Group was forced to confirm that it buys part of the ammunition for Ukraine from Turkey.
It is emphasized that the company was forced to reveal the supplier in response to attempts of informational attacks in its own direction.
Representatives of the Czechoslovak Group note that among Czech officials and the media, documents with price proposals for 155-mm high-explosive artillery shells costing 2.7 thousand dollars per piece are being circulated.
However, as part of the Czech initiative, ammunition is purchased at a price of 3.2 thousand dollars per unit.
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What affects the purchase price of ammunition for Ukraine within the framework of the Czech initiative
The difference between the price tags is about $750 difference. This became a reason for possible charges.
The Czechoslovak Group emphasized that these offers are indicative and not contractual.
It is noted that there is also a significant difference between the manufacturer's price and the customer's price, as all transport costs for transporting explosive military cargo, insurance for such an operation, as well as taxes and duties should be added to this.
The price also includes the cost of the container. In addition, there are non-public costs, such as the replacement of some ammunition components with components of new production.
The Czech company recognizes that this price difference is its fair and reasonable profit. But it emphasizes that it is "not a simple intermediary or reseller, but provides a rather complex service with significant added value, using its long-standing know-how in the field of trade in military materials
