Polish defence manufacturer Nitro-Chem has signed a new long-term contract to supply TNT to the United States, valued at 1.2 billion Polish zlotys (€276 million).
German defence group Rheinmetall AG has announced the acquisition of Hagedorn-NC GmbH, a historic nitrocellulose manufacturer based in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony.
Poland and Türkiye are advancing talks on strategic defence cooperation, with a focus on the domestic production of 155mm artillery ammunition.
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KNDS France announced the successful certification of its 120mm tank ammunition for use with the Leopard 2A6 main battle tank.
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has authorised a significant ammunition procurement from Nammo Lapua Oy, a domestic defence manufacturer.
Norwegian defence company Nammo has signed a strategic partnership agreement with a major Ukrainian defence firm to expand ongoing cooperation.
Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway have signed an agreement to harmonise their ammunition certification processes.
Slovakia and Poland have signed a defence industry cooperation agreement focusing on joint production of 155mm ammunition, Poland's Piorun air defence systems, and the K2 main battle tanks.
A new ammunition factory in Lithuania, developed by German defence company Rheinmetall in collaboration with Lithuanian firms, is expected to commence operations in early 2027.
Norway has signed an agreement with the United States to procure advanced artillery ammunition aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Army’s artillery systems.
Nammo has developed the 25 mm x 137 APEX PGU-47/U, a new type of multi-role aircraft ammunition designed to enhance modern air combat capabilities.
German defence company Rheinmetall is considering additional investment opportunities in Lithuania as it moves forward with the construction of an artillery ammunition plant.
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