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.
Ukraine already produces its own 155 mm artillery ammunition, said Alexander Kamyshin, newly appointed by President Zelensky as external adviser for strategic issues.
Astor Defence announced its expansion into the United States with the opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing, production and testing facility in Palm Coast, Florida.
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a significant GBP 300 million contract to supply Ukraine with 152mm artillery shells.
The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, a key supplier of artillery shells used by Ukrainian forces in their conflict with Russia, has increased its production capacity by 50% to meet the rising demand.
The Norwegian government announced it was allowing the ammunition manufacturer Nammo to transfer the technology Kyiv needs to make its own critically needed artillery ammunition.
VOP Nováky new facility, featuring a state-of-the-art automatic feeding system known as a "screw machine," will initially be used to fill 122 mm and 120 mm ammunition for tanks and mortars.
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has published the conditions and criteria for a tender to find a manufacturer of ammunition at the Ämari military base.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Denmark, which includes Excalibur projectiles and various support elements, with an estimated total cost of USD 121 million.
Rheinmetall is to expand its plant engineering portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in the business of Resonant Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
The Spanish Army has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply around half a million modular propellant systems for 155mm extended-range artillery ammunition.
Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded a contract in an amount of approximately USD 340 million for the supply of ammunition to the Israeli Ministry of Defence (IMOD).
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