Danish ATMOS howitzers successfully tested with precision ammunition at Yuma Proving Ground
Danish artillery has taken a significant step towards enhanced precision and extended range following recent live-fire testing in the United States.
Danish artillery has taken a significant step towards enhanced precision and extended range following recent live-fire testing in the United States.
The 12-metre vessel, named “Excalibur,” was presented at HMNB Devonport, attended by 200 guests, including Rear Admiral James Parkin and representatives from AUKUS nations.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Denmark, which includes Excalibur projectiles and various support elements, with an estimated total cost of USD 121 million.
Hanwha Aerospace has confirmed that its K9 self-propelled howitzer successfully completed a live-firing test with the Raytheon M982A1 Excalibur precision guided extended range 155mm artillery projectile.
Raytheon, a business of the technology company RTX, has signed a contract for an unspecified number of M982 Excalibur artillery ammunition.
The future contract involves M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles and associated equipment, with an estimated cost of USD 48.2 million.