Bundeswehr orders 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers from KNDS Deutschland under €1.2 billion deal
The German Armed Forces will introduce 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers after KNDS Deutschland received an order from ARTEC.
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Australian Army fires AS9 Huntsman howitzer on home soil for first time in capability milestone
Australian soldiers fired the AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzer on home soil for the first time on 1 December, marking a significant step in Army modernisation.
Denmark declares ATMOS artillery systems combat ready after successful live-fire testing
The last units of the ATMOS artillery system have now arrived in Denmark, completing the country’s purchase of nineteen vehicles.
Naval Surface Warfare Center captures first live data on projectile and shockwave interaction in tests
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division has conducted a live experiment firing high-speed projectiles into timed explosions to observe how shockwaves affect rounds in flight.
KNDS Deutschland unveils tracked version of RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer, offers it to U.S. Army as M109 replacement
At the AUSA exhibition, KNDS Deutschland presented the RCH 155 Tracked artillery system, a German contender in the U.S. programme to replace the M109 self-propelled howitzer.
Hanwha Aerospace signs $110 million Modular Charge System deal with Sweden under new framework
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a three-year framework agreement with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply Modular Charge Systems (MCS) for artillery use.
BAE Systems says Scorpio-XR projectile exceeded test goals in long-range precision artillery trial
BAE Systems and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center have successfully tested the Scorpio-XR artillery projectile, demonstrating its precision and extended range from a 155mm howitzer.
U.S. Army issues new RFI to explore modern 155mm self-propelled howitzers after XM1299 closure
On 29 September, the U.S. Army issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the potential acquisition of modern 155mm self-propelled howitzers.
U.S. Army awards $639.8 million contract to Global Military Products for 155mm artillery ammunition
Global Military Products (GMP) has received a $639.8 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Army for the supply of 155mm High Explosive complete rounds.
Latvia and Rheinmetall agree €275 million deal to build 155mm artillery ammunition factory
Rheinmetall will build a new production facility for 155 mm calibre artillery ammunition in Latvia, expanding the German company’s global network.
Northrop Grumman partners with Polish firm Elaboracja Niewiadów on 155mm artillery production
Northrop Grumman and Elaboracja Niewiadów Sp. z o.o. (Grupa Niewiadów) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration on 155mm ammunition for Poland.
U.S. Army seeks solutions for extended-range 155mm artillery ammunition under NGRAP programme
The U.S. Army has issued a call for defence contractors to propose solutions for an extended-range 155mm projectile as part of its Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile (NGRAP) programme.