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.
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.
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.
KNDS delivers final batch of CAESAR artillery systems to Estonian Defence Forces
Estonia has received the final shipment of French-made CAESAR 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers, the country’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
Estonia’s new CAESAR artillery battery reaches combat readiness after July drills
The Estonian Defence Forces have announced that a new CAESAR self-propelled howitzer battery within the Artillery Battalion has achieved initial combat readiness.
BAE Systems and U.S. Army advance M109-52 artillery system under new development agreement
BAE Systems has joined forces with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) to advance the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer prototype.
Latvia to acquire 18 Archer self-propelled artillery systems from Sweden
On June 10, the Latvian Ministry of Defence signed a letter of intent with Sweden regarding the future supply of 18 Archer 8x8 wheeled artillery systems to the National Armed Forces.
U.S. Army awards $423 million contract to BAE Systems for additional M109A7 artillery systems
On 21 May, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the signing of a contract with BAE Systems for the supply of M109A7 155mm self-propelled howitzers.
Hanwha Aerospace unveils concept for next-generation K9A3 self-propelled howitzer
South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace released a new promotional video showcasing the concept of its upcoming K9A3 155mm self-propelled howitzer.
South Korea offers K9 Thunder artillery system as key option for Canada’s land forces modernisation
South Korea is promoting its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer as a central component of Canada’s ongoing military modernisation, presenting it as a strong alternative to American-made systems.
U.S. Army showcases M109A7 Paladin artillery system precision in NATO training
U.S. Army field artillery crews have successfully validated their proficiency with the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer during crew certifications.
Canada to acquire up to 98 new 155mm self-propelled howitzers in artillery modernisation programme
The Canadian government has launched a procurement process for the Indirect Fires Modernisation (IFM) programme.