Rheinmetall: new plant in Hungary increases European ammunition production capacity
The new Rheinmetall ammunition plant in Hungary is now poised to expand as planned. The second phase of construction started in January 2024.
The new Rheinmetall ammunition plant in Hungary is now poised to expand as planned. The second phase of construction started in January 2024.
As announced on 7 October 2023, the Danish Ministry of Defence has decided to procure factory facilities at Elling in the northern part of Jutland.
"Through our collaborative efforts, we bolster NATO’s deterrence and defence capabilities while paving the way for innovative approaches to replenish stocks of ammunition," says Stacy Cummings, NSPA General Manager.
The European Union plans to increase its ammunition production capacity to at least 1.3 million rounds by the end of the year.
Norwegian government has announced an allocation of an additional two billion kroner to enhance the production capacity of its defence industry.
The German Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to produce and supply medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.
Northrop Grumman successfully completed production of the M829A4 120mm cartridge to the US Army.
The Spanish Army plans to enhance its artillery capabilities with the latest version of the 155-mm Excalibur S precision-guided munition.
FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, has signed an agreement with the ammunition manufacturer Nammo, supporting a project application within the ASAP initiative.
Under the contract, valued at approximately EUR 2.3 billion, Polish defence industry will supply "several hundred thousand" 155mm artillery shells to the Polish Armed Forces.
The German Bundeswehr has again called off 155 mm artillery ammunition from Rheinmetall under the framework agreement.
Finland has announced plans to double its production of artillery ammunition, with investments aimed at expanding the capacity of its defence industry totaling EUR 130 million.
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