Lithuania signs EUR 252 million deal with France for second acquisition of CAESAR Mk II howitzers
The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has signed a contract with KNDS France for the acquisition of 30 CAESAR Mk II self-propelled howitzers.
Rheinmetall expands ammunition network with acquisition of Muni Berka to boost storage capacity
Rheinmetall has announced the acquisition of Muni Berka GmbH, a specialist in ammunition disassembly and storage based in Dietersdorf, Saxony-Anhalt.
MBDA releases first image of 227 mm Thundart rocket for new long-range artillery system
MBDA unveiled the 227 mm Thundart artillery rocket on 4 December, proposing it to the French Army as a candidate to replace the American M270 LRU systems.
Raytheon reports successful Excalibur HTK seeker design verification test in key programme step
Raytheon announced that its Excalibur HTK projectile has completed a seeker design verification test, marking what the company described as a major milestone for the programme.
Australian Army fires AS9 Huntsman howitzer on home soil for first time in capability milestone
Australian soldiers fired the AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzer on home soil for the first time on 1 December, marking a significant step in Army modernisation.
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.
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.
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.