Sweden to supply 18 additional Archer self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine
The Swedish government has authorised the procurement of 18 Archer artillery systems for Ukraine as part of its ongoing military support.
Canada to acquire up to 98 new 155mm self-propelled howitzers in artillery modernisation programme
The Canadian government has launched a procurement process for the Indirect Fires Modernisation (IFM) programme.
Bulgaria considers acquisition of CAESAR artillery systems from France
The Bulgarian government is exploring the possibility of purchasing French CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers.
Estonian conscripts begin training on CAESAR self-propelled howitzers
The first group of Estonian conscripts has begun training on the CAESAR self-propelled howitzer as part of the Artillery Battalion’s new fire battery unit course.
Slovakia and Poland sign defence industry cooperation agreement
Slovakia and Poland have signed a defence industry cooperation agreement focusing on joint production of 155mm ammunition, Poland's Piorun air defence systems, and the K2 main battle tanks.
Rheinmetall’s Lithuanian artillery ammunition factory set to open in early 2027
A new ammunition factory in Lithuania, developed by German defence company Rheinmetall in collaboration with Lithuanian firms, is expected to commence operations in early 2027.
Ukrainian defence industry produced more than 150 2S22 Bohdana howitzers in 2024, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s defence industry has reportedly achieved a record-breaking production of artillery systems in 2024, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Norway acquires precision artillery ammunition for K9 VIDAR howitzers from the United States
Norway has signed an agreement with the United States to procure advanced artillery ammunition aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Army’s artillery systems.
Hanwha Aerospace completes testing of indigenous engine for K9 self-propelled howitzer
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has completed acceptance testing for a domestically developed 1,000-horsepower diesel engine for the K9 self-propelled howitzer (SPH).
Elbit Systems’ ATMOS 2000 wins over France’s CAESAR for Morocco’s artillery deal
Morocco has chosen the Israeli-made ATMOS 2000 self-propelled howitzer over the French CAESAR artillery system for its latest military acquisition.
U.S. Army to launch competition for next-generation self-propelled howitzer
The United States Army is set to initiate a competition for a next-generation self-propelled howitzer, aiming to enhance its long-range artillery capabilities.
KNDS France delivers first batch of CAESAR artillery systems to the Estonian Defence Forces
The Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) have taken delivery of the first batch of CAESAR MK1 155 mm self-propelled howitzers.