Estonia orders 12 additional CAESAR self-propelled howitzers, strengthening defence cooperation with France
Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur underlined the importance of the partnership, stating, “I am pleased that the Estonian […]
U.S. Army to select bidders and award contract by July for new 155mm self-propelled artillery system
The U.S. Army intends to sign a contract by July for the delivery of a new type of 155mm self-propelled howitzer. The information was provided by a spokesperson for the Program Acquisition Executive for Fires.
U.S. Army tests Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile at Yuma Proving Ground to extend artillery range
The U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona is testing prototypes of the Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile, aimed at significantly extending the range of 155 mm artillery rounds beyond the roughly 30 kilometers currently achievable with rocket assistance.
BAE Systems wins $473 million U.S. Army contract to produce 40 more M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers
BAE Systems has received a $473 million contract to produce 40 additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer sets, including the M992A3 Carrier Ammunition Tracked vehicle.
Latvian Cabinet approves purchase of Archer wheeled artillery systems for the National Armed Forces
The Latvian Cabinet has conceptually approved an information report on the procurement of an indirect fire support system, paving the way for the acquisition of Archer wheeled artillery systems for the National Armed Forces.
Elbit Systems completes first Sigma NG 155mm howitzer built in the U.S. as production shifts locally
Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America.
UK and Germany sign £52 million contract for RCH 155 mobile artillery procurement and joint testing
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for advanced RCH 155 mobile artillery capable of firing while on the move and striking targets up to 70 kilometres away.
Hanwha Defense USA signs U.S. Army research deal on K9 howitzers and 58-calibre cannon programme
Hanwha Defense USA has secured a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center to study integration of a 58-calibre cannon into its K9 family of self-propelled howitzers.
Ukraine and Germany sign defence agreements worth over €1.2 billion, including air defence and artillery
Ukraine's Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the signing of several new defence agreements with German partners with a total value exceeding €1.2 billion.
Bundeswehr orders 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers from KNDS Deutschland under €1.2 billion deal
The German Armed Forces will introduce 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers after KNDS Deutschland received an order from ARTEC.
AM General secures first HUMVEE Hawkeye 105mm mobile howitzer sale to Kosovo armed forces
AM General has finalised a three-year Direct Commercial Sale framework contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo.
KNDS and Leonardo agree to jointly develop new mobile artillery system for Italian Army procurement
KNDS Deutschland and the Italian defence company Leonardo have agreed to jointly develop a new mobile artillery system, formalised through a Letter of Intent signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS.