Spanish Army orders 155mm artillery ammunition from Expal Systems
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.
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European Parliament endorses plan to provide more ammunition for Ukraine
On June 1, the European Parliament backed a draft bill to increase European production of ammunition and missiles.
PGZ to produce “hundreds of thousands” 155mm artillery rounds for Polish Armed Forces
Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) has signed a long-term framework agreement for the supply of ammunition for the Polish Armed Forces.
Borrell: EU delivered 220,000 artillery shells to Ukraine
European Union countries have supplied 220,000 artillery shells and 1,300 missiles to Kyiv over the past two months.
Rheinmetall to supply 155mm ammunition to European customer under a new order
Rheinmetall has secured a new contract to supply artillery ammunition to a European customer.
€1 billion EU support for ammunition and missiles for Ukraine
The Council of the European Union adopted an assistance measure worth €1 billion under the European Peace Facility that will further contribute to strengthening the capabilities and resilience of Ukraine.
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”.
Breton: Germany has a pivotal role to play in boosting EU ammunition production
German Rheinmetall is the biggest producer of artillery ammunition in Europe. Currently, the company is producing up to 450,000 artillery rounds per year.
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.
Von der Leyen: we are ramping up and speeding up the production of ammunition
We stand by our promise to support Ukraine and its people, for as long as it takes, said President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
€500 million and new measures to urgently boost EU defence industry capacities in ammunition production
The European Commission has adopted the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) to urgently deliver ammunition and missiles to Ukraine and to help EU Member States refill their stocks.
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.