BAE Systems receives USD 493 million contract to produce additional M109A7 howitzers
BAE Systems received a USD 493 million contract to continue producing M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army.
Spanish Army signs EUR 205 million deal with Rheinmetall for 155mm artillery propellant systems
The Spanish Army has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply around half a million modular propellant systems for 155mm extended-range artillery ammunition.
Rheinmetall secures contract to build ammunition factory in Ukraine
Rheinmetall has now received its first important order from the Ukrainian government for the construction of an ammunition factory in the Ukraine.
British Army completes acceptance of Archer self-propelled howitzers
The British Army has successfully completed the acceptance of its new Archer 6x6 self-propelled howitzers, marking a significant advancement in its artillery capabilities.
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Howitzer systems market to be worth up to USD 72.1 billion by 2032 [REPORT]
A study from Market Forecast Amsterdam shows that the global howitzer systems market is projected to grow with a 10.1% CAGR throughout the 2024-2032 period.
Nammo to increase production of artillery ammunition and missiles
Nammo has entered into an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, to significantly increase the production of artillery ammunition and missiles.
Diehl Defence and Nammo secure major contract to supply artillery ammunition to Bundeswehr
The industrial working group of Diehl Defence and Nammo (ARGE DiNa 155mm) received a large-volume order from the German Armed Forces for the production and delivery of 155mm artillery projectiles.
BAE Systems secures USD 580 million contract for M109A7 artillery systems
On July 3, the United States Department of Defence announced that BAE Systems has been awarded a production contract for M109A7 self-propelled howitzers.
Lithuania to grant special status to Rheinmetall’s artillery ammunition factory
The Lithuanian government is poised to grant special status to Rheinmetall’s planned 180-million-euro artillery ammunition factory in the northern district of Radviliškis.
Artillery: Estonia to receive first CAESAR self-propelled howitzers this year
Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur announced that the first six CAESAR self-propelled howitzers will be delivered to the Estonian Defence Forces this year.
KNDS to establish MRO centre for CAESAR howitzers in Ukraine
Artillery systems manufacturer KNDS France announced that it will establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) centre in Ukraine. This move aims to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Croatia and France sign framework agreement for joint procurement of CAESAR howitzers
Croatia has signed a framework agreement with France for the joint procurement of CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers manufactured by KNDS France.