On 25 March, Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić announced plans to secure funding and finalise a contract for the purchase of 155mm CEASAR wheeled self-propelled howitzers.
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) Santa Bárbara Sistemas has delivered a 155mm/52-calibre artillery barrel to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) in the United States.
U.S. Army field artillery crews validate their proficiency with the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, demonstrating their ability to deliver accurate and lethal fires during crew certifications.
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has authorised a significant ammunition procurement from Nammo Lapua Oy, a domestic defence manufacturer.
FMV has signed an agreement with BAE Systems Bofors to deliver 18 additional Archer artillery systems and five Arthur counter-battery radar systems to Ukraine.
U.S. Army field artillery crews have successfully validated their proficiency with the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer during crew certifications.
The Swedish government has authorised the procurement of 18 Archer artillery systems for Ukraine as part of its ongoing military support.
The Canadian government has launched a procurement process for the Indirect Fires Modernisation (IFM) programme.
The Bulgarian government is exploring the possibility of purchasing French CAESAR 155mm 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 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.
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.
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