Pistorius: Germany to restart production of ammunition for Gepard guns
Germany has signed contracts with the Rheinmetall to renew the manufacture of ammunition for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG).
Germany has signed contracts with the Rheinmetall to renew the manufacture of ammunition for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG).
NATO plans to increase its targets for ammunition stockpiles, which are being depleted by the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian state-owned defence enterprise Ukroboronprom and unspecified NATO country have jointly launched the production of 120 mm mortar ammunition.
Rheinmetall Denel Munition has received an order to supply the unspecified NATO member state customer with Assegai 155 mm artillery ammunition.
The ramp up the production would make Rheinmetall the biggest producer of tank and artillery ammunition in the world.
Nammo has approved an investment of NOK 260 million (about EUR 24 million) in machinery and production equipment to increase 155 mm artillery shell production.
The Norwegian defence industry company Nammo will soon receive a huge order for production of the 155 mm artillery ammunition for the Norwegian Armed Forces.
On January 17, the Bulgarian company Terem – Tsar Samuil officially opened the production line of the 122 mm high-explosive artillery rounds.
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 40mm ammunition.
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.
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