Germany purchases artillery ammunition for Ukraine
Germany has announced the acquisition of a substantial quantity of 155mm artillery ammunition, designated for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ramping-up ammunition production: first ever calls for proposals closed with strong interest from defence industry
EU defence industry submitted 82 proposals under the first ever ASAP calls for proposals.
BAE Systems awarded U.S. Army contract to operate Holston Army Ammunition Plant
BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. has received a contract with a ceiling value of $8.8 billion from the U.S. Army to continue as the operating contractor of the Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP).
Norway to increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles
The Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles.
Finland ramps up ammunition production capacity
Finland has announced a significant increase in its heavy ammunition production capacity, with a decision made by Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen on December 12.
Rheinmetall wins major artillery ammunition order for Ukraine
Rheinmetall has won a large-volume order for supporting Ukraine with artillery ammunition.
EU behind on 1-million-shell target for Ukraine, top official says
EU states decided to provide Ukraine with the shells until March 2024 to support the country in its defence […]
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NSPA: 30 years of the Ammunition Support Partnership [VIDEO]
NSPA marks the 30th year anniversary of the establishment of the Ammunition Support Partnership (SP) in 1993.
US Army’s industrial base doubles artillery ammunition production
The US Army’s artillery production doubled in the last year with the service currently producing 28,000 155-millimeter howitzer rounds a month.
Europe struggles to keep up with ammunition production for Ukraine
Since the onset of the full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine, it has become apparent that such armed conflicts lead to massive ammunition consumption, particularly in artillery.
UK Ministry of Defence invests GBP 20 million in small arms ammunition
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has placed a new GBP 20 million order with BAE Systems for the supply of additional small arms munitions over the next two years.
Norway commits NOK 690 million to bolster domestic ammunition production
Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram announced the decision to join the European Support for Ammunition Production (ASAP) program, […]