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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

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.

On February 14, the US Department of Defense announced that BAE Systems has received an order for an undisclosed number of M109A7 Paladin 155mm self-propelled howitzer and M99A3 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles.

U.S. Army awards $423 million contract to BAE Systems for additional M109A7 artillery systems

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On 21 May, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the signing of a contract with BAE Systems for the supply of M109A7 155mm self-propelled howitzers.

Write a news/press article in British English (article must be: clear, simply, neutral, informative, factfully, insightful, well structured - two sentences for one paragraph) based on this press release published by the Danish Ministry of Defence (incorporate the original quotes of persons from the input article), be very accurate and write the article in line with the provided input, do not create anything from yourself! Your article must by 100 per cent in line with the provided input. Forsvaret afsætter midler til at styrke fregatternes luftforsvar Der indkøbes yderligere Evolved Sea Sparrow Block 2 luftforsvarsmissiler til Søværnets fregatter, og anskaffelsen af allerede planlagte leveringer af missilerne fremrykkes. Indkøbet og fremrykningen sker på baggrund af forsvarschefens anbefaling og skal styrke fregatternes forsvar mod bl.a. fjendtlige fly, droner og missiler. Det er besluttet at afsætte ca. 880 mio. kr. fra Accelerationsfonden til anskaffelse af yderligere Evolved Sea Sparrow (ESSM) Block 2 luftforsvarsmissiler inklusiv støtteudstyr, som skal styrke Søværnets fregatters luftforsvar mod en række forskellige trusler. Derudover afsættes midler fra Accelerationsfonden til at fremrykke anskaffelsen af et antal af de ESSM-missiler, som det allerede er besluttet at anskaffe. ”Søværnets fregatter skal være klar til at modstå trusler til lands, til vands og i luften. Derfor afsætter vi midler til at indkøbe flere ESSM luftforsvarsmissiler og anskaffe dem hurtigere, så Forsvarets kampkraft øges, og fregatterne i højere grad kan forsvare sig mod trusler som eksempelvis fjendtlige fly, droner og missiler”, siger forsvarsminister Troels Lund Poulsen. ”Med yderligere Sea Sparrow missiler får Forsvaret mere af det, vi har behov for. Og mere af det, vi allerede har. Danmark har i snart 60 år været involveret som ”founding partner” i NATO’s Sea Sparrow-projekt. Vi har sammen med andre landes forsvar – på baggrund af operative erfaringer - bidraget til den løbende og omfattende udvikling af systemet. Vi får kort sagt både et velkendt og samtidigt topmoderne system. Og det er godt, når hastighed og operativ effekt er afgørende”, siger forsvarschef, Michael Wiggers Hyldgaard. FAKTA · Der er med Aftale om styrkelse af Forsvarets kampkraft afsat 50 mia. kr., heraf 25 mia. kr. i hhv. 2025 og 2026, i Accelerationsfonden til hurtigere opbygning af Forsvarets kampkraft. · Der er herudover afsat en ramme på 10 mia. kr. årligt i perioden 2027-2033 til at håndtere de udgifter, der følger af beslutninger truffet som en udløber af Accelerationsfonden, herunder nye anskaffelser, mere personel, bygninger m.v. · Det blev med første delaftale under forsvarsforliget 2024-2033 bl.a. afsat midler til at styrke Danmarks nærluftforsvarsmissilbeholdning på de danske fregatter.

Sweden’s FMV signs deal with BAE Systems Bofors for BONUS artillery rounds

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The Swedish Armed Forces are set to receive an additional batch of advanced artillery munitions known as BONUS.

U.S. soldiers deployed in Romania continue to maintain high levels of readiness through rigorous field training exercises. On 1 May 2025, the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment (1-320th FAR), currently stationed in Romania, carried out Table V Certifications for M119A3 howitzers to sharpen artillery skills and ensure operational capability.

U.S. Army conducts key artillery certification in Romania to maintain readiness on NATO’s eastern flank

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U.S. soldiers deployed in Romania continue to maintain high levels of readiness through rigorous field training exercises.

South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace released a new promotional video showcasing the concept of its upcoming K9A3 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Despite its designation, the K9A3 is expected to differ significantly from previous K9 variants, featuring a new unmanned turret, autoloader, and a longer 58-calibre barrel.

Hanwha Aerospace unveils concept for next-generation K9A3 self-propelled howitzer

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South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace released a new promotional video showcasing the concept of its upcoming K9A3 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

The U.S. Army, in partnership with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), has opened a new load, assemble and pack (LAP) facility in Camden, Arkansas. The site will enhance the production of 155mm high explosive artillery projectiles, supporting the Army’s drive to expand munitions capacity and strengthen the defence industrial base.

U.S. Army and General Dynamics open modern facility in Arkansas to boost 155mm ammunition production

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The site will enhance the production of 155mm high explosive artillery projectiles, supporting the Army’s drive to expand munitions capacity and strengthen the defence industrial base.