Rheinmetall to build Europe’s largest gunpowder plant and 155mm artillery shell factory in Bulgaria
Gunpowder and NATO-calibre 155 mm artillery rounds will be produced in Bulgaria under two joint-venture agreements with Germany’s Rheinmetall.
U.S. Army’s called Future Artillery Complex: MSM North America details of $630 million ammunition project
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has published details of a major U.S. Army project awarded to its subsidiary MSM North America.
U.S. Army invests $635 million in new artillery complex to modernise munitions production base
The U.S. Army has awarded a $635 million contract to MSM Group North America to design, build and commission the Future Artillery Complex at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
Finland to test laser-guided 155mm artillery shells with trials planned for late 2026
On 5 August, the Finnish Army announced plans to test 155mm semi-active laser-guided artillery shells as part of a recently launched market analysis by the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command.
KNDS delivers final batch of CAESAR artillery systems to Estonian Defence Forces
Estonia has received the final shipment of French-made CAESAR 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers, the country’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
Estonia’s new CAESAR artillery battery reaches combat readiness after July drills
The Estonian Defence Forces have announced that a new CAESAR self-propelled howitzer battery within the Artillery Battalion has achieved initial combat readiness.
Eastern flank: British Army showcases new Archer artillery system in live fire exercise in Estonia
British Army units leading NATO’s multinational battlegroup in Estonia have recently carried out a live fire exercise using their newly deployed Archer artillery system.
Czech defence ministry warns KNDS over performance issues with CAESAR 8×8 howitzers
The Czech Ministry of Defence has issued a warning to French defence firm KNDS over the continued failure of its CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzers to meet agreed performance criteria.
U.S. field artillery battalion deploys to Germany in support of NATO mission
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment (1-14th FAR), 75th Field Artillery Brigade, departed Lawton – Fort Sill Regional Airport on 28 June 2025 for their deployment to Grafenwoehr, Germany.
PGZ outlines development of three artillery ammunition production sites in Poland
PGZ has presented a new organisational model for three ammunition production plants, focusing on the expansion of existing facilities and the construction of new technological lines.
Norway: K9 VIDAR howitzers fulfil delivery, budget, and performance expectations
The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) has released its evaluation of Project 5447, which involved procuring the K9 VIDAR 155mm artillery system to replace the ageing M109 units.
Nammo signs major artillery ammunition deal with Sweden to boost Nordic defence cooperation
Nammo Sweden AB has signed a new framework agreement with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the supply of artillery shells and propellants for the Archer artillery system.