South Korea’s Hanwha begins production of wheeled K9 howitzer, with first tests set for early 2026
Hanwha Defense USA has announced that a wheeled version of its K9 Thunder howitzer is now in production and scheduled for testing in early 2026.
Denmark selects Danammo to supply artillery and mortar ammunition for defence stockpiles from 2026
The Danish Ministry of Defence has chosen Danammo as the supplier of artillery and mortar ammunition for the build-up of national defence stockpiles.
U.S. Army issues new RFI to explore modern 155mm self-propelled howitzers after XM1299 closure
On 29 September, the U.S. Army issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the potential acquisition of modern 155mm self-propelled howitzers.
Rheinmetall secures €444 million order to supply artillery ammunition to Eastern European customer
Rheinmetall has been commissioned to supply artillery ammunition worth around €444 million to an Eastern European customer.
Sweden to supply Ukraine with 18 newly manufactured Archer artillery systems in latest aid package
Sweden announced on 11 September that it will procure 18 newly manufactured Archer artillery systems to be delivered to Ukraine.
U.S. Army awards $639.8 million contract to Global Military Products for 155mm artillery ammunition
Global Military Products (GMP) has received a $639.8 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Army for the supply of 155mm High Explosive complete rounds.
Latvia and Rheinmetall agree €275 million deal to build 155mm artillery ammunition factory
Rheinmetall will build a new production facility for 155 mm calibre artillery ammunition in Latvia, expanding the German company’s global network.
U.S. awards $13 million contract to Northrop Grumman for 155mm artillery Precision Guidance Kits
The U.S. Department of War has announced the signing of a new agreement with Northrop Grumman for the production and delivery of Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) modules for 155mm artillery ammunition.
Norway signs third contract with Hanwha Aerospace for 24 additional K9 artillery systems
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a third contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) for the supply of 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers.
Northrop Grumman partners with Polish firm Elaboracja Niewiadów on 155mm artillery production
Northrop Grumman and Elaboracja Niewiadów Sp. z o.o. (Grupa Niewiadów) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration on 155mm ammunition for Poland.
U.S. Army seeks solutions for extended-range 155mm artillery ammunition under NGRAP programme
The U.S. Army has issued a call for defence contractors to propose solutions for an extended-range 155mm projectile as part of its Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile (NGRAP) programme.
PGZ Group partners with BAE Systems to build 155mm munitions factory in Poland
Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and BAE Systems have signed a strategic partnership to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition factory in Poland, aimed at boosting the nation’s production of battlefield munitions.