Rheinmetall Expal Munitions reaches 450,000 annual output of 155mm shells
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has announced an increase in artillery ammunition production at the company’s Spanish subsidiary, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions.
South Korea offers K9 Thunder artillery system as key option for Canada’s land forces modernisation
South Korea is promoting its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer as a central component of Canada’s ongoing military modernisation, presenting it as a strong alternative to American-made systems.
BAE Systems secures USD 162 million U.S. Army contract for M777 howitzer structures
BAE Systems has been awarded a USD 162 million contract by the U.S. Army to produce major structures for the M777 lightweight howitzer.
Largest-ever K9 User Club meeting opens in Poland to strengthen global artillery cooperation
The K9 “Thunder” is the world’s most widely deployed 155mm/52-calibre self-propelled howitzer, with over 1,800 units in active service.
Hanwha Aerospace to supply key chassis components for Polish Krab howitzers in USD 280 million deal
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new contract with Poland’s Huta Stalowa Wola S.A. (HSW) to supply chassis components for 87 Krab Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH).
Norway plans to acquire 24 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers from Hanwha Aerospace
Norway will nearly double its fleet of K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers in a new arms deal with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, as part of a broader effort to reinforce the country’s defence in response to growing security concerns.
Poland and Türkiye explore technology transfer deal for 155mm artillery ammunition
Poland and Türkiye are advancing talks on strategic defence cooperation, with a focus on the domestic production of 155mm artillery ammunition.
Estonian Defence Forces complete first live-fire training with newly acquired CAESAR howitzers
The Estonian Defence Forces have successfully completed the first live-fire training course using the French-made CAESAR self-propelled howitzers at the central training ground.
Hanwha Aerospace secures USD 253 million deal for additional K9 Vajra-T howitzers for India
South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new USD 253 million contract with India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply components for 100 more K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers.
FMV signs seven-year agreement with Junghans Microtec for Archer artillery fuzes
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Junghans Microtec GmbH for the supply of fuzes for the Archer artillery system.
India signs €770 million contracts for indigenous artillery systems and towing vehicles
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts worth approximately €770 million (₹6,900 crore) with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited.
Leonardo DRS to develop next-gen weapon control system for U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin
Defence technology firm Leonardo DRS has been awarded a USD 16.9 million prototype project contract by the U.S. Army to modernise the Paladin Electric Servo Amplifier (PESA) system.