European Defence Agency to coordinate €50 million programme to harmonise 155mm ammunition testing
European Defence Agency will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification programme aimed at harmonising ammunition testing procedures across participating European countries.
Elbit America presents SIGMA mobile tactical cannon as U.S. Army howitzer modernization candidate
Elbit America will present its SIGMA mobile tactical cannon at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, from March 24 to 26.
UNION Technologies and Hanwha Defense USA launch strategic partnership to scale 155mm manufacturing
The companies said the partnership is intended to strengthen the defense industrial base and improve supply chain resilience for […]
U.S. Army to select bidders and award contract by July for new 155mm self-propelled artillery system
The U.S. Army intends to sign a contract by July for the delivery of a new type of 155mm self-propelled howitzer. The information was provided by a spokesperson for the Program Acquisition Executive for Fires.
U.S. Army tests Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile at Yuma Proving Ground to extend artillery range
The U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona is testing prototypes of the Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile, aimed at significantly extending the range of 155 mm artillery rounds beyond the roughly 30 kilometers currently achievable with rocket assistance.
Elbit Systems completes first Sigma NG 155mm howitzer built in the U.S. as production shifts locally
Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America.
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.
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.