Denmark declares ATMOS artillery systems combat ready after successful live-fire testing
The last units of the ATMOS artillery system have now arrived in Denmark, completing the country’s purchase of nineteen vehicles.
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Naval Surface Warfare Center captures first live data on projectile and shockwave interaction in tests
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division has conducted a live experiment firing high-speed projectiles into timed explosions to observe how shockwaves affect rounds in flight.
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace delivers more than 200 K9 self-propelled howitzers to Poland
South Korea’s defence company Hanwha Aerospace has delivered a new batch of K9A1 self-propelled howitzers to Poland, according to the country’s Ministry of National Defence.
Turkey commissions first T-155 TTA Panther self-propelled howitzer, paving way for serial production
The Turkish Land Forces have officially commissioned the first T-155 TTA Panther, a 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, following the successful completion of its qualification and acceptance trials.
Swedish Army receives upgraded Archer artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has completed the delivery of all upgraded Archer artillery systems to the Swedish Armed Forces.
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KNDS Belgium opens new 155mm artillery shell production unit to strengthen European capacity
The Belgian Minister of Defence, Théo Francken, has inaugurated a new Large-Calibre Machining and Driving-Band Assembly Unit (UCGC) at KNDS Belgium in Petit-Roeulx-Lez-Nivelles.
Rheinmetall breaks ground on Lithuania artillery plant to boost NATO ammunition supply chain
Rheinmetall has officially begun construction of a new 155mm artillery ammunition plant in Baisogala, Lithuania, marking a major step in strengthening defence production on NATO’s eastern flank.
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) begins licensed production of large-calibre ammunition in Ukraine through local partnership
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has launched licensed production of large-calibre ammunition in Ukraine via its partner, Ukrajinska Bronetechnika (Ukrainian Armor).
Rheinmetall and VMZ form €1 billion joint venture in Bulgaria for artillery ammunition production
Rheinmetall and Bulgarian arms manufacturer VMZ (Vazovski Mashinostroitelni Zavodi) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for the production of artillery ammunition and energetic materials.
EURENCO and PGZ sign strategic agreements to boost Polish defence production and raw material security
French defence company EURENCO and Polish state-owned group PGZ have signed two key strategic agreements to expand industrial cooperation and enhance raw material resilience in Poland.
Spain awards €49.4 million contract to Saab via NSPA to upgrade Arthur artillery radar systems
Swedish defence company Saab has secured a SEK 540 million contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to extend the service life of the Spanish Army’s Arthur artillery radar systems.
General Atomics tests Long Range Maneuvering Projectile to boost precision artillery capability
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has successfully tested its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, firing multiple rounds from an M777 howitzer.