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The foundation stone has been laid for the new Rheinmetall plant in Várpalota, Hungary, where ammunition for various systems will be produced by the joint venture Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions in cooperation with the Hungarian state. Production of 30mm-medium-calibre ammunition for the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle now being manufactured at the Rheinmetall plant in Zalaegerszeg is scheduled to start in 2024.

Rheinmetall: start of construction of ammunition plant in Hungary

Land, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The foundation stone has been laid for the new Rheinmetall plant in Várpalota, Hungary.

Two European NATO customers have signed contracts with Rheinmetall to supply their armed forces with 40 mm ammunition. The total value of these contracts exceeds EUR 30 million.

Rheinmetall to produce 40 mm ammunition for two European NATO customers

Land, NATO / By Defence Industry Europe

Two European NATO customers have signed contracts with Rheinmetall to supply their armed forces with 40mm ammunition.

Norway has delivered another 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine. The artillery shells can be used in several types of artillery, including the M109 Norway donated last year.

Norway donates additional artillery ammunition to Ukraine

Land / By Defence Industry Europe

The artillery shells can be used in several types of artillery, including the M109 Norway donated last year.

In mid-December, the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) signed a contract with the domestic defense industry company NAMMO. According to the agreement, the Norwegian Armed Forces will be supplied with an unspecified amount of 155mm artillery ammunition NM269.

Norway procures 155mm artillery ammunition from NAMMO

Land / By Defence Industry Europe

In mid-December, the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) signed a contract with the domestic defense industry company NAMMO.

Rheinmetall is supplying an European customer with 155mm artillery ammunition. In December 2022, the customer placed an order for the delivery of 10,000 L15 shells.

Rheinmetall supplying an European customer with 155mm ammunition

Land, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

Rheinmetall is supplying an European customer with 155mm artillery ammunition. In December 2022, the customer placed an order for the delivery of 10,000 L15 shells.

BAE Systems has signed two contracts worth approximately $32 million for its market-leading Bofors 57mm 3P (Pre-fragmented, Programmable, Proximity- fused) advanced ammunition in a combined procurement from both the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDF LOG COM).

BAE Systems receives $32 million in orders for its advanced 3P ammunition from Sweden and Finland

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BAE Systems has signed two contracts worth approximately $32 million for its market-leading Bofors 57mm 3P.

The German Bundeswehr has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply over 600,000 rounds of medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. In total, ammunition is to be procured for around EUR 576 million. The budget committee of the German Parliament approved the bill for this comprehensive procurement on 30 November 2022. A first call-off of around 25,000 rounds of DM21 30mm x 173 cal. ammunition is expected to come before the end of 2022. This automatic cannon ammunition order for the Puma will ensure an adequate operational supply for the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, the VJTF. Moreover, the cartridges are required for German Army mechanized infantry training and exercises.

Rheinmetall wins €576 million framework contract to supply 30mm ammunition for Puma IFV

Land, Important / By Defence Industry Europe

The German Bundeswehr has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply over 600,000 rounds of medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.

Norway intends to spend up to NOK 210 million of the money that is being donated to the British-led «International Fund for Ukraine» in order to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine.

Norway will purchase artillery ammunition to Ukraine

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Norway intends to spend up to NOK 210 million of the money that is being donated to the British-led «International Fund for Ukraine» in order to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine.