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
Press Release
July 22th 2026
Army breaks ground on state-of-the-art ammunition plant in Iowa
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Press Release
August 20th 2025
Army invests $635M in cutting-edge artillery ammunition production facility
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Press Release
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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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 dynamic group of more than 100 manufacturing, technology, and trading companies with over 14,000 employees, operations in several European countries and the United States, and annual revenue exceeding EUR 6 billion. Its core business areas include defense and security, automotive, and aerospace.
Bringing together century-old industrial leaders and innovative start-ups, CSG invests in cutting-edge products and services that help make the world safer and more advanced. CSG and its member companies uphold the highest standards of corporate governance while pursuing sustainable growth and conducting business with integrity and strong ethical principles.
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.
