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.
Ukrainian army to receive Archer howitzers from Sweden
On March 16, the government of Sweden announced the decision to send eight state-of-the-art Archer 155mm artillery systems to Ukraine.
Poland receives a second batch of K9A1 howitzers from Hanwha
South-Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace delivered the second batch of K9A1 155mm self-propelled howitzers to the Polish Armed Forces.
EU intends to procure one million artillery shells for Ukraine
EU leaders expect a landmark decision to jointly procure 1 million of 155mm artillery shells for Ukraine.
EURENCO increases production capacity of propellant for artillery ammunition
French defence industry company EURENCO has decided to increase its production capacity for large-caliber propellants, mainly for 155mm artillery ammunition.
Ursula Von der Leyen announces EU’s joint procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine
“We will turn to joint procurement to deliver urgent military supplies for Ukraine, such as 155mm ammunition,” said President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Finland to procure more Bonus Mk II projectiles from Nexter
Finnish Defence Forces will procure more 155mm Bonus MK II special munitions for anti-tank weapons of the artillery.
NATO country orders Assegai 155mm artillery ammunition
Rheinmetall Denel Munition has received an order to supply the unspecified NATO member state customer with Assegai 155 mm artillery ammunition.
Rheinmetall: major 155mm artillery ammunition order from a NATO customer
The five years framework contract provides for the delivery of 155mm M2005 V-LAP (Velocity Enhanced Long Range Artillery Projectile) projectiles, M92 modular charges and various fuzes.
Rheinmetall supplying an European customer with 155mm ammunition
Rheinmetall is supplying an European customer with 155mm artillery ammunition. In December 2022, the customer placed an order for the delivery of 10,000 L15 shells.