Rheinmetall expands Aschau powder plant to increase German propellant output for artillery ammunition
The project is part of the German defence group’s Project Firepower, a wider capacity push aimed at strengthening ammunition supply for Germany, NATO and the EU.
U.S. Army deploys Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles during Valiant Shield exercise in the Western Pacific
From Guam, Dark Eagle can strike targets 2,175 miles away, putting Chinese coastal provinces within range.
U.S. Marine Corps uses recon Marine feedback on ARV-30 prototypes to shape future Mobile Reconnaissance Battalion
The U.S. Marine Corps has put ARV-30 prototype vehicles in the hands of experienced reconnaissance Marines as it moves the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle programme through rapid prototyping.
BAE Systems signs agreement with Ukrainian industry partner for licensed production of L119 Light Gun variant
The partnership will support development of a variant of the L119 Light Gun for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
KNDS ramps up Leopard 2A8 and RCH 155 production at Kassel as Germany expands land systems capacity
“KNDS invests, develops, produces and builds,” Pistorius said. “You can feel the spirit of renewal that prevails here.”
Magellan Aerospace wins Canada contract to establish domestic M72 anti-tank weapon production for Armed Forces supply
Magellan Aerospace has been awarded a Government of Canada contract to produce the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon under the country’s Munitions Supply Program.
Franco-German MGCS battle tank plan moves toward technology pact after Pistorius questions shared future platform
France and Germany appear to be moving the Main Ground Combat System away from its original aim of producing a common future battle tank.
Australian Army conducts first AH-64E Apache live-fire training in Australia during Exercise Possum Guns
Australia’s Army has completed its first AH-64E Apache live-fire activity on Australian soil. The test marks a new step in the ADF’s 29-aircraft attack helicopter program.
U.S. Army orders 115 more Mack M917A3 dump trucks for National Guard under $221.8 million program
The U.S. Army has ordered 115 additional M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks. Mack Defense said the vehicles will support the Army National Guard.
Lockheed Martin clinches $439.4 million contract to supply ATACMS tactical missiles to Taiwan by 2031
The U.S. Department of War has signed a production contract with Lockheed Martin covering the supply of MGM-140 ATACMS short-range ballistic missiles, in a deal that adds another layer of firepower to Taiwan's expanding arsenal.
Canada names GDLS-Canada first strategic defence partner in nearly $2bn armoured vehicle expansion for CAF and Ukraine
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada has signed a strategic partnership with the Government of Canada and received a nearly $2 billion award tied to a new armoured vehicle expansion.
BAE Systems ships first British-made artillery barrel forgings to Ukraine as UK rebuilds Sheffield howitzer industrial capacity
BAE Systems has delivered the first British-made artillery barrel forgings to Ukraine, marking the return of this type of production to the UK after almost two decades.