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Nammo, a leading global provider of specialised ammunition and rocket propulsion systems, has entered into a strategic partnership with JUNGHANS Defence, a renowned expert in fuze technology. The collaboration aims to develop cutting-edge 30mm medium-calibre ammunition with integrated proximity fuzes, enhancing precision and effectiveness in modern defence applications.

Nammo signs deal with Repkon to supply ammunition filling line for new facility in Denmark

Turkish company Repkon has signed an agreement with Norwegian defence firm Nammo to establish a 155mm artillery ammunition filling facility in Denmark.

Rheinmetall has booked a major order for 155mm artillery ammunition following a second call-off under an existing framework order with the German government. The latter has contracted with the Düsseldorf-based tech group to supply the Ukrainian armed forces with tens of thousands of L15 rounds as well as conventional 155mm Assegai shells for the German military. The order is worth a figure in the lower three-digit millioneuro range. Delivery is scheduled to take place in 2024, Rheinmetall said in a press release.y

Rheinmetall secures major ammunition contract worth hundreds of millions of euros

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A European NATO country has awarded a multi-year contract to Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) for the supply of 155mm artillery ammunition.

The Danish government has officially signed a contract with Norwegian defence company Nammo to re-establish national ammunition production at the Elling factory. The agreement includes the Danish state acquiring a 15 percent minority stake in Nammo Denmark A/S, aimed at strengthening security of supply in the defence sector.

Denmark signs agreement with Nammo to re-establish ammunition production in Elling

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The Danish government has officially signed a contract with Norwegian defence company Nammo to re-establish national ammunition production at the Elling factory.

Finnish defence company Patria has successfully conducted test firings of its new ARVE mobile artillery system, known officially as the 155 SPG (Self-Propelled Gun). The tests took place in June 2025 and demonstrated the system’s performance under various firing conditions, including different elevations, side angles, and direct fire scenarios.

Finnish company Patria completes test firings of new ARVE self-propelled artillery system

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Finnish defence company Patria has successfully conducted test firings of its new ARVE mobile artillery system, known officially as the 155 SPG (Self-Propelled Gun).

BAE Systems has joined forces with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) to advance the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer prototype. This collaboration, under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), aims to enhance artillery capabilities currently in operational use.

BAE Systems and U.S. Army advance M109-52 artillery system under new development agreement

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BAE Systems has joined forces with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) to advance the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer prototype.

In June 2024, the Ministries of Defence of Croatia, Estonia, and France signed a Framework Agreement for the joint European procurement of CAESAR artillery systems. The agreement is aimed at encouraging EU Member States to cooperate on joint defence procurement and at strengthening the technological and industrial base of European defence.

Slovenia orders CAESAR artillery systems from European defence group KNDS

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Slovenia’s defence ministry said on Friday it has ordered twelve CAESAR artillery systems from French weapons manufacturer KNDS France.

German defence firm Diehl Defence and India’s Reliance Group have entered into a strategic partnership for guided artillery ammunition. The cooperation follows a 2019 agreement and aims to introduce local production in line with the Indian government’s Make in India initiative.

India partners with Diehl Defence for local production of Vulcano precision artillery ammunition

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German defence firm Diehl Defence and India’s Reliance Group have entered into a strategic partnership for guided artillery ammunition.

BAE Systems Bofors has signed a contract worth nearly $62 million (SEK 600 million) with the Swedish Armed Forces for the supply of 155mm BONUS munitions. The deal reflects a sustained collaboration between the two parties, aimed at enhancing Sweden’s artillery capabilities.

Swedish military buys BONUS precision artillery ammunition from BAE Systems Bofors

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BAE Systems Bofors has signed a contract worth nearly $62 million (SEK 600 million) with the Swedish Armed Forces for the supply of 155mm BONUS munitions

A new £25 million BAE Systems artillery factory has been officially opened in Sheffield by the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey. The 94,000 sq. ft facility is the first in decades to restore the UK’s critical gun barrel manufacturing capability.

BAE Systems opens artillery factory in Sheffield, restoring UK barrel production

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A new £25 million BAE Systems artillery factory has been officially opened in Sheffield by the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey.

Following the framework agreement signed in February with BAE Systems Bofors, additional orders have now been signed for ruggedized hardware for the Archer artillery system, MilDef said in a statement. The orders include IT equipment such as displays, computers and switches, worth SEK 52 million. Deliveries will start in 2025.

Latvia to acquire 18 Archer self-propelled artillery systems from Sweden

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On June 10, the Latvian Ministry of Defence signed a letter of intent with Sweden regarding the future supply of 18 Archer 8×8 wheeled artillery systems to the National Armed Forces.

The German Bundeswehr has again called off 155 mm artillery ammunition from Rheinmetall under the framework agreement. Rheinmetall has been commissioned to supply a total of several tens of thousands shells of various types for the Ukrainian armed forces. The order is worth a three-digit million euro amount. Delivery is scheduled for the course of 2025.

Rheinmetall secures major contracts for 155mm artillery ammunition

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Rheinmetall has received substantial new orders for 155mm artillery ammunition from an international client.

Danish artillery has taken a significant step towards enhanced precision and extended range following recent live-fire testing in the United States. In January, the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI), together with the Danish Artillery Regiment, conducted a comprehensive trial at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.

Danish ATMOS howitzers successfully tested with precision ammunition at Yuma Proving Ground

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Danish artillery has taken a significant step towards enhanced precision and extended range following recent live-fire testing in the United States.