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.
Israeli company Plasan Sasa to supply armour packages for K9 Thunder howitzers
Israeli defence company Plasan Sasa has secured a contract from Hanwha Aerospace to provide additional armour packages for K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers.
Germany officially hands over cutting-edge RCH 155 artillery system to Ukraine
The RCH 155 (Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm) combines the firepower of the Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzer with the mobility of the GTK Boxer armoured vehicle.
Rheinmetall secures EUR 21 million order for artillery ammunition
German defence contractor Rheinmetall has announced a EUR 21 million contract to supply 155mm M107 artillery ammunition to an international customer.
German defence minister announces additional RCH 155 howitzers for Ukraine
During the Ukraine Contact Group meeting on 9 January at Ramstein, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to providing Ukraine with additional RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers.
Lithuanian companies and Rheinmetall form joint venture to build artillery ammunition factory
Germany’s defence giant Rheinmetall has solidified its partnership with Lithuania through a joint venture to establish a cutting-edge 155mm artillery ammunition production plant in Baisogala.
Poland’s HSW to deliver Krab artillery systems under EUR 2.1 billion defence contract
Polish defence company Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), a subsidiary of state-owned defence holding PGZ Group, is set to produce additional Krab 155mm self-propelled howitzers.