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The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Finland, involving Northrop Grumman's M1156A1 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK) and related equipment, valued at approximately USD 70 million.

Finland signs €189 million TNT deal with Forcit to secure defence supply and boost Pori jobs

On 3 September 2025, the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command and Forcit signed an agreement in Tampere on the procurement of TNT explosives.

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The Finnish Army multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) fleet will be upgraded to a new version. The upgrade ensures long-range MLRS fires capacity also in the future.

Finland approves €189 million procurement of TNT explosives from Forcit to secure domestic supply

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Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a procurement contract for TNT high explosives.

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The British Army has successfully conducted its first live firing of the Archer self-propelled howitzer in Finland during Exercise DYNAMIC FRONT 25. This marked a significant milestone in NATO’s ongoing efforts to enhance artillery coordination among member nations.

BAE Systems selects Astor Defence for long term supply of military-grade TNT

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Astor Defence has signed a landmark Agreement with BAE Systems for the supply of military-grade Trinitrotoluene (TNT), compliant with MIL-DTL-248D specification.

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Polish defence manufacturer Nitro-Chem has signed a new long-term contract to supply TNT to the United States, valued at 1.2 billion Polish zlotys (€276 million), making it the company’s largest deal with an American partner to date. The agreement, finalised on Wednesday, will involve delivering 18,000 tonnes of TNT between 2027 and 2029 to U.S.-based Paramount Enterprises International (PEI).

Polish company Nitro-Chem signs major deal to deliver TNT for U.S. artillery ammunition production

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Polish defence manufacturer Nitro-Chem has signed a new long-term contract to supply TNT to the United States, valued at 1.2 billion Polish zlotys (€276 million).

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Forcit to establish new TNT production facility in Finland

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TNT is a widely used military explosive, critical for artillery and mortar ammunition, with demand rising sharply due to the war in Ukraine.

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BAE Systems, in partnership with the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC), fired the XM1155-SC guided projectile the furthest distance an M109 Paladin has ever fired a guided projectile.

U.S. establishes domestic TNT production to strengthen ammunition supply chain

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The U.S. Army has awarded a contract worth up to $435 million to REPKON USA – Defense LLC to establish a TNT production facility in Graham, Kentucky.

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The Spanish Army has awarded two contracts to Expal Systems for the supply of 155mm artillery ammunition, with a total value exceeding EUR 45 million.

Astor Defence wins USD 485 million contract to supply TNT to US partners

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Astor Defence has announced a significant agreement to supply military-grade TNT to US companies Tripwire South LLC and Global Ordnance.

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Astor Defence is delighted has secured a four year supply agreement with the international defence giant, the Nammo Group, for the supply of TNT. Nammo are one of the world’s largest independent providers of specialist ammunition and rocket motors. The contract provides for Astor Defence to supply Nammo with thousands of tons of TNT over the next four year for the production of their 155mm artillery shells.

Astor Defence secures four year deal to supply Nammo with TNT

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The contract provides for Astor Defence to supply Nammo with thousands of tons of TNT over the next four year for the production of their 155mm artillery shells.

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