Canada invests $1.4 billion to expand domestic ammunition production and strengthen defence industrial base
The Government of Canada has announced a $1.4 billion investment to expand domestic ammunition production capacity.
Israel Ministry of Defense signs $48 million deal with Elbit Systems to boost domestic production of artillery ammunition
The Israel Ministry of Defense has signed a contract valued at approximately $48 million to procure tens of thousands of artillery shells from Elbit Systems.
European Defence Agency to coordinate €50 million programme to harmonise 155mm ammunition testing
European Defence Agency will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification programme aimed at harmonising ammunition testing procedures across participating European countries.
U.S. Department of War signs framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for M1147 AMP tank ammunition
The U.S. Department of War announced on March 27 that it had signed a framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for the production and supply of M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose tank ammunition.
CSG’s ZVS holding and EURENCO sign agreement to build new artillery charge production plant in Slovakia
ZVS holding, part of the CSG Group, and the French company EURENCO have signed a memorandum confirming the creation of a joint venture to build a new production facility in Slovakia.
CSG to deliver tens of thousands of artillery and mortar rounds to Western European NATO member
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is to supply tens of thousands of artillery and mortar rounds to a NATO member country in Western Europe under a contract valued in the low hundreds of millions of euros.
U.S. Army tests Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile at Yuma Proving Ground to extend artillery range
The U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona is testing prototypes of the Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile, aimed at significantly extending the range of 155 mm artillery rounds beyond the roughly 30 kilometers currently achievable with rocket assistance.
Rheinmetall secures €200 million NATO order under 120mm tank ammunition framework agreement
Rheinmetall has secured an initial order worth around €200 million from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency under a 2025 framework agreement for 120mm tank ammunition, marking a significant contract in scope and value.
U.S. Army: AH-64 Apache attack helicopter completes first air-to-air test of XM1225 APEX 30mm proximity ammunition
The U.S. Army’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopter has reached a new milestone with the successful live fire test of the 30x113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive ammunition at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
Rostec to unveil remotely detonated 30mm shrapnel shell to counter drones at World Defense Show 2026
Rostec said on February 5 that its specialists have developed a 30-mm shrapnel shell with a remote-control detonator designed to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles.
Denmark signs seven-year framework agreement with Rheinmetall for ammunition supplies
Rheinmetall has been commissioned by Denmark to supply ammunition under a large-volume framework agreement, with initial orders worth hundreds of millions of euros.
CSG and Hellenic Defence Systems form joint venture to restart large-calibre ammunition production in Lavrio
Czechoslovak Group, through its subsidiary MSM Greece, and the Greek state-owned Hellenic Defence Systems S.A. have signed the founding documents to establish a joint venture for large-calibre ammunition production in Greece.