Germany signs contract for additional 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 for the Bundeswehr
BAAINBw signed a contract for twelve more Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) self-propelled howitzers for the Bundeswehr.
PESCO: France and Netherlands to develop new counter-battery sensors
Under one of the 11 new PESCO projects adopted on May 23, France and the Netherlands will commence work aimed to develop the next generation of counter-battery sensors.
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German-Israeli automated 155mm howitzer test firing [VIDEO]
Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems have successfully conducted a live fire demonstration of an automated 155mm L52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer.
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Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery systems in action in Ukraine [VIDEO]
The Armed Forces of Ukraine has recently released a video showcasing the operational deployment of Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery systems during real combat in Ukraine.
The Netherlands signs $305 million contract for PULS systems
Elbit Systems has been awarded a significant contract worth $305 million by the Royal Netherlands Army to supply the PULS artillery rocket systems.
Rheinmetall and Elbit carry out live fire demonstration of wheeled self-propelled howitzer
Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems have successfully conducted a live fire demonstration of an automated 155mm L52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer.
Rheinmetall to supply 155mm ammunition to European customer under a new order
Rheinmetall has secured a new contract to supply artillery ammunition to a European customer.
€1 billion EU support for ammunition and missiles for Ukraine
The Council of the European Union adopted an assistance measure worth €1 billion under the European Peace Facility that will further contribute to strengthening the capabilities and resilience of Ukraine.
Rheinmetall CEO: we can expand artillery production capacity
“We can expand our production to 600,000 to 700,000 artillery shells per year,” CEO of Rheinmetall Armin Papperger told German newspaper “Handelsblatt”.
EU members decided on joint ammunition procurement for Ukraine
The agreement allows the joint purchase of 155mm artillery rounds and, if requested by Ukraine, missiles from economic operators from European Union or Norway.
Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions ramps up as first exports roll out
Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions’ Queensland artillery shell plant is growing exponentially as it takes another important step towards full-rate production.
HENSOLDT modernizes COBRA artillery location radars
HENSOLDT has successfully concluded the modernization of core test systems of the artillery location radar COBRA which is in service with several NATO armies.