UK Ministry of Defence awards GBP 300 million artillery contract for Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a significant GBP 300 million contract to supply Ukraine with 152mm artillery shells.
Scranton Ammunition Plant boosts production to support Ukraine’s defence
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.
Norway approves license for Nammo to produce artllery ammunition in Ukraine
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.
Slovakia: new ammunition filling line inaugurated at VOP Nováky facility
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.
Estonia: ECDI announces tender for ammunition production in Ämari
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.
Denmark to boost its artillery capabilities with Excalibur precision projectiles
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 to acquire majority stake in Resonant Holdings of South Africa
Rheinmetall is to expand its plant engineering portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in the business of Resonant Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
Spanish Army signs EUR 205 million deal with Rheinmetall for 155mm artillery propellant systems
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.
Israel: Elbit Systems secures USD 340 million ammunition deal
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).
Rheinmetall takes over ammunition factory in Várpalota, Hungary
The factory is designed to produce 30mm ammunition for the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), which will be built in Zalaegerszeg and delivered to the Hungarian armed forces.
Rheinmetall manufactures 81mm mortar ammunition for the Swiss armed forces
Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Swiss Confederation to manufacture and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition. The total value of the order is in the mid double-digit million euro range.
Rheinmetall secures contract to build ammunition factory in Ukraine
Rheinmetall has now received its first important order from the Ukrainian government for the construction of an ammunition factory in the Ukraine.