Rheinmetall CEO: we can expand artillery production capacity
“We can expand our production to 600,000 to 700,000 artillery shells per year,” CEO of Rheinmetall Armin Papperger told German newspaper “Handelsblatt”.
EU members decided on joint ammunition procurement for Ukraine
The agreement allows the joint purchase of 155mm artillery rounds and, if requested by Ukraine, missiles from economic operators from European Union or Norway.
Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions ramps up as first exports roll out
Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions’ Queensland artillery shell plant is growing exponentially as it takes another important step towards full-rate production.
General Dynamics increases the production capacity of 155mm artillery shells
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) has been awarded a $217 million task order to increase 155mm artillery projectile metal parts production.
Colombia confirms purchase of ATMOS howitzers from Elbit Systems
The Colombian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it ordered 18 ATMOS howitzers from Israeli defence company Elbit Systems.
Estonia to send 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine
Estonia will send to Ukraine a package of 155mm artillery ammunition and other military support.
Norway and Denmark to jointly donate 8,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine
Norway donates the shells, while Denmark donates the associated fuzes, propellant bags and primer cartridges.
BAE Systems successfully tests guided projectile
In partnership with the U.S. Army, BAE Systems successfully fired a Sub-Caliber Artillery Long-Range Projectile with Enhanced Lethality.
Germany buys Panzerhaubitze 2000 to replace equipment sent to Ukraine
The German Parliament approved the plan of the Federal Ministry of Defence to order ten Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery systems from KMW.
UK and Sweden sign agreement on Archer self-propelled howitzers
The UK and Swedish defence ministers signed a letter of intent relating to a new contract to deliver 14 Archer self-propelled howitzers to the British Army.
Finland orders 155mm artillery ammunition from Nammo
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure 155mm artillery round parts from Nammo Lapua Oy.
EDA brings together 18 countries for Common Procurement of Ammunition
Eighteen states sign the European Defence Agency (EDA) project arrangement for the collaborative procurement of ammunition to aid Ukraine and replenish Member States’ national stockpiles.