EU states decided to provide Ukraine with the shells until March 2024 to support the country in its defence against Russia, but only about 300,000 shells have been delivered so far. Fulfilling the pledge was a “challenge,” Michel said. “We are working to get 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine,” he said. …
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NSPA marks the 30th year anniversary of the establishment of the Ammunition Support Partnership (SP) in 1993.
The US Army’s artillery production doubled in the last year with the service currently producing 28,000 155-millimeter howitzer rounds a month.
Since the onset of the full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine, it has become apparent that such armed conflicts lead to massive ammunition consumption, particularly in artillery.
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has placed a new GBP 20 million order with BAE Systems for the supply of additional small arms munitions over the next two years.
Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram announced the decision to join the European Support for Ammunition Production (ASAP) program, with Norway contributing approximately 190 million NOK as its membership fee. “Joining ASAP has the potential to trigger billion-kroner investments into increased production capacity within the Norwegian defense industry,” Gram stated. In a strategic move …
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Rheinmetall has received an order from the German government to supply Ukraine with around 100,000 rounds of 120mm mortar ammunition.
Israeli company Elbit Systems was awarded a USD 135 million contract to establish an artillery ammunition factory for an international customer.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) conducted their first operational use of the Elbit Systems Iron Sting Guided Mortar Munition, effectively targeting locations in Gaza and Lebanon.
European Commission intensifies its support to the European defence industry with the adoption of the Work Programme foreseen in the Regulation on supporting Ammunition Production (ASAP) for 2023-2025.
NIOA in conjunction with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions has begun ammunition production for the Australian Army’s next-generation armoured Boxer vehicle.
The Danish Ministry of Defence plans to build a new ammunition production plant.
