Two European bids in Brazilian Army’s artillery tender
Four entities have entered into the second phase of the tender for the supply of new self-propelled 155mm artillery systems for the Brazilian Army.
Four entities have entered into the second phase of the tender for the supply of new self-propelled 155mm artillery systems for the Brazilian Army.
In a significant move responding to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Nammo, one of Europe’s leading artillery ammunition manufacturers, has shifted to round-the-clock production at its facility in Karlskoga, Sweden.
Under the contract, valued at approximately EUR 2.3 billion, Polish defence industry will supply “several hundred thousand” 155mm artillery shells to the Polish Armed Forces.
Germany has announced the acquisition of a substantial quantity of 155mm artillery ammunition, designated for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the project for a new artillery system, Switzerland is entering another significant phase with upcoming mobility trials.
Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway have signed an agreement on the joint procurement of ammunition to support Ukraine in the ongoing war with Russia.
The BIA self-propelled howitzer was first unveiled at DSEI in London earlier this year, and the latest edition of IDEB marked the second time this artillery system played a main role at Konstrukta Defence’s display.
Rheinmetall has booked a further order for artillery ammunition under a framework agreement with the German Bundeswehr.
BAE Systems successfully fired 155mm projectiles from a M109 self-propelled howitzer modified with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon.
The arrival of the first Archer 6×6 howitzer on UK soil comes almost six months to the day it was contracted and is the first of 14 guns which have been purchased for the Royal Artillery.
Rheinmetall has booked a major order for 155mm artillery ammunition following a second call-off under an existing framework order with the German government.
In a tender announced by the Romanian Ministry of National Defence for the purchase of new 155mm artillery systems, three bidders are competing.