U.S. establishes domestic TNT production to strengthen ammunition supply chain
The U.S. Army has awarded a contract worth up to $435 million to REPKON USA – Defense LLC to establish a TNT production facility in Graham, Kentucky.
The U.S. Army has awarded a contract worth up to $435 million to REPKON USA – Defense LLC to establish a TNT production facility in Graham, Kentucky.
Černochová and Kosiniak-Kamysz discussed opportunities for joint ventures, notably in the production of artillery ammunition.
Germany’s defence contractor Rheinmetall anticipates steady ammunition orders from Ukraine, even if peace is achieved in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
KNDS France recently conducted a live firing demonstration with the CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer at one of the Polish Armed Forces’ test ranges.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance has announced plans to invest EUR 36 million in the expansion of AB GiraitÄ— Ammunition Plant to boost national defence capabilities.
Rheinmetall has successfully completed the development of the latest generation of its enhanced armour-piercing 120mm KE-ammunition.
ZVS Holding has inaugurated a new production line for the production of 155-millimetre artillery ammunition bodies at its facility in Snina, eastern Slovakia.
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) will cooperate with Ukrainian arms manufacturer Ukrainian Armor (UkrainskaBronetechnika) to produce 155mm caliber artillery ammunition locally in Ukraine.
Beginning in April 2025, Modirum and Gespi will commence with regular, steady monthly volume production of 155mm ammunition.
Estonia’s government has approved a State Budget Strategy that will allocate an additional EUR 1.6 billion for the procurement of long-range ammunition through to 2031.
An international NATO customer has placed an order with Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall for the production of mortar shells for the NATO partner’s armed forces.
The Lithuanian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US defence company Northrop Grumman, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s defence industry.