MSM Group North America, Inc. is a U.S.-based defense manufacturer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. As a proud member of the CSG Group, we contribute critical capabilities to the U.S. Munitions Industrial Base (MIB), specializing in the production, servicing, and lifecycle support of medium- and large-caliber ammunition. Focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing and expanding resilient supply chains, our mission is aligned with national security objectives. We bring deep technical knowledge, advanced engineering, and vertically integrated capabilities to address today’s most complex defense requirements.
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We are dedicated to reinforcing the strength and agility of the U.S. defense industrial base. Our core mission is to deliver dependable, scalable, and high-performance ammunition solutions to the U.S. Armed Forces and allied partners.
Through targeted investment in advanced manufacturing, workforce development, and state-of-the-art technologies, we strive to:
Enhance U.S.-based production of medium- and large-caliber munitions
Modernize and expand government-owned, contractor-operated (GOCO) facilities
Provide responsive engineering and program execution capabilities
Build a secure and resilient domestic supply chain
Support national readiness through innovation and rapid scalability
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August 20th 2025
Army invests $635M in cutting-edge artillery ammunition production facility
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August 20th 2025
MSM North America, Part of the CSG Group, Wins U.S. Army Contract to Build the Most Advanced Ammunition Loading Facility in North America
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January 15th 2024
CSG Czechoslovak Group Launches MSM Group North America Inc. and Appoints Jason W.Gaines as CEO
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Driven by a commitment to excellence, we pair industry best practices with cutting-edge solutions to meet evolving national defense requirements.
MSM Group North America is led by Jason W. Gaines, a recognized authority in the munitions industry with over 20 years of experience spanning medium- and large-caliber ammunition, artillery systems, energetics, pyrotechnics, and demilitarization. Our leadership team is composed of defense industry veterans with a proven track record of delivering on mission-critical programs. Collectively, they bring unmatched insight, strategic foresight, and technical precision — forming a world-class team dedicated to innovation, execution, and partnership.
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info@msmnorthamerica.comCSG is a global industrial-technology group owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad. It focuses on the development and production of strategically important products, systems, and technologies in defense, aerospace, automotive, and other sectors. With key manufacturing plants in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Italy, India, Great Britain, and the USA, CSG exports its products worldwide.
The group continuously invests in the development of its companies and expands in its core businesses. Among its key companies are the Czech car manufacturer Tatra Trucks, the producer of artillery ammunition MSM Group, and the Czech radar manufacturer Eldis. In the USA, CSG owns The Kinetic Group, which includes several renowned traditional brands of small-caliber ammunition, such as Federal, Remington, Speer, CCI, and Fiocchi of America.
More than 14,000 employees work across its integrated and affiliated companies. In 2023, the group's consolidated revenues reached EUR 1.73 billion. CSG's main sectors include engineering, automotive, railway, aerospace, defense, and small-caliber ammunition production. Thanks to its strong pro-export orientation, CSG products can be found on all continents.
We are dedicated to reinforcing the strength and agility of the U.S. defense industrial base. Our MSM Group unites traditional companies with a long history in the defense industry, including ZVS holding, VOP Nováky, Vývoj Martin, IMK 14 Oktobar, and FM Granada. Operating in Slovakia, Spain, and Serbia, these companies cover the entire munitions life cycle - from development and production to inspection, life extension, and disposal.
Additionally, they develop and manufacture defense equipment, such as tank protection systems, and in the civilian sector, they specialize in producing radar systems and mobile air traffic control towers.core mission is to deliver dependable, scalable, and high-performance ammunition solutions to the U.S. Armed Forces and allied partners.
