Nammo and JUNGHANS Defence announce strategic partnership for advanced 30mm ammunition

By Defence Industry Europe

Nammo, a leading global provider of specialised ammunition and rocket propulsion systems, has entered into a strategic partnership with JUNGHANS Defence, a renowned expert in fuze technology. The collaboration aims to develop cutting-edge 30mm medium-calibre ammunition with integrated proximity fuzes, enhancing precision and effectiveness in modern defence applications.

 

The agreement was signed on 9 January 2025 in Raufoss, Norway, by Nammo Executive Vice President Vegard Sande and JUNGHANS Defence CEO Dr Kim Eduard Lioe. The partnership combines Nammo’s expertise in ammunition development with JUNGHANS Defence’s advanced fuze technologies to deliver high-performance solutions for air defence and drone countermeasures.

The new 30mm ammunition will leverage advanced proximity fuze technology to improve accuracy and operational efficiency. This innovation addresses the growing demand for cost-effective and reliable defence capabilities against drones and other threats in increasingly complex operational environments.

 

 

Both companies expressed optimism about the partnership. JUNGHANS Defence highlighted the dedication of both teams in achieving this milestone agreement, which promises to optimise the synergy between ammunition and fuze systems.

Nammo, headquartered in Raufoss, Norway, operates across 27 production sites in 11 countries and employs over 3,600 personnel. JUNGHANS Defence, rooted in precision mechanical engineering from its origins as a watch factory, continues to set benchmarks in fuze safety and innovation.

 

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