Finland to supply ammunition to Ukraine using proceeds from frozen Russian assets
Finland has announced a new agreement to supply heavy ammunition to Ukraine, using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Nammo secures major small-calibre ammunition contract with Sweden
Nordic defence company Nammo has signed a significant new agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply small-calibre ammunition.
Pentagon awards USD 728 million contract to General Dynamics for Abrams tank ammunition
The United States Department of Defense has awarded a contract worth $728 million to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) for the supply of 120mm IM HE-T ammunition.
Estonia establishes Hexest AS to develop military explosives plant and boost defence industry
The Government of Estonia has authorised the Minister of Finance to establish a new company, Hexest AS, which will oversee the construction of a military explosives factory in the country.
U.S. Army and General Dynamics open modern facility in Arkansas to boost 155mm ammunition production
The site will enhance the production of 155mm high explosive artillery projectiles, supporting the Army’s drive to expand munitions capacity and strengthen the defence industrial base.
BAE Systems develops new explosives and propellants to boost UK munitions supply chain
BAE Systems has unveiled advanced manufacturing methods for energetics and propellants aimed at reinforcing the UK's defence supply chain and supporting its allies.
Rheinmetall Expal Munitions reaches 450,000 annual output of 155mm shells
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has announced an increase in artillery ammunition production at the company’s Spanish subsidiary, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions.
Polish company Nitro-Chem signs major deal to deliver TNT for U.S. artillery ammunition production
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).
Rheinmetall acquires Hagedorn-NC to bolster propellant supply for ammunition production
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 explore technology transfer deal for 155mm artillery ammunition
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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French 120mm ammunition certified for use with Leopard 2A6 main battle tank [VIDEO]
KNDS France announced the successful certification of its 120mm tank ammunition for use with the Leopard 2A6 main battle tank.
Finnish Defence Forces to procure EUR 180 million worth of ammunition from Nammo Lapua
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has authorised a significant ammunition procurement from Nammo Lapua Oy, a domestic defence manufacturer.