Germany procures 155mm artillery ammunition
The DiNa155mm projectile is a modern, new generation explosive projectile developed and qualified in Norway.
The DiNa155mm projectile is a modern, new generation explosive projectile developed and qualified in Norway.
German Federal Armed Forces are grappling with a scarcity of high explosive artillery ammunition, with approximately 20,000 remaining in their arsenal.
Rheinmetall plans to significantly increase the production of 155mm artillery ammunition.
Ukrainian state-run defence company Ukroboronprom, is expanding its manufacturing capabilities to produce 155mm artillery projectiles.
The Spanish Army has awarded two contracts to Expal Systems for the supply of 155mm artillery ammunition, with a total value exceeding EUR 45 million.
Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) has signed a long-term framework agreement for the supply of ammunition for the Polish Armed Forces.
Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems have successfully conducted a live fire demonstration of an automated 155mm L52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine has recently released a video showcasing the operational deployment of Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery systems during real combat in Ukraine.
Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems have successfully conducted a live fire demonstration of an automated 155mm L52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer.
Rheinmetall has secured a new contract to supply artillery ammunition to a European customer.
“We can expand our production to 600,000 to 700,000 artillery shells per year,” CEO of Rheinmetall Armin Papperger told German newspaper “Handelsblatt”.
The agreement allows the joint purchase of 155mm artillery rounds and, if requested by Ukraine, missiles from economic operators from European Union or Norway.