Rheinmetall to Open 155mm Artillery Ammunition Plant in Ukraine
Rheinmetall, Europes largest ammunition maker, plans to open a new plant in Ukraine that will produce “six-digit-number” of 155mm artillery shells. Critical shortage of 155mm artillery shells has often been blamed for Ukrainian Forces inability to hold their ground against Russian Armys advances in Southern Ukraine
Russia Unveils New Wheeled Artillery - "Phlox" - Incorporating Cannon, Howitzer, and...
The Rostec State Corporation has introduced a fresh line of wheeled self-propelled artillery guns for the Russian army, with the latest addition being the 2S40 Phlox. Departing from the conventional tracked standard, wheeled artillery aims to improve strategic and tactical mobility on public roads, purportedly capitalizing on the growing global...
DAPA Develops Extended Range 155mm Ammunition for Korea's K9 Howitzer
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) unveiled the '155mm Range Extended Munitions Project' system development completion on February 6. In an official release, DAPA announced the launch of the '155mm Range Extension Projection Project' at the Poongsan Research Institute in Daejeon, supervised by Firepower Business Department Director Lee Myeong
Munitions India Limited Inks $225M Artillery Ammunition Deal with Saudi Arabia
Defence Public Sector Enterprise Munitions India Limited (MIL) has clinched a $225 million deal with Nadrah Company for the supply of artillery ammunition to Saudi Arabia. The agreement, inked during the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024 in Riyadh, marks one of India's major defence export orders
Belgium Confirms Acquisition of Nexter's CAESAR NG, GRIFFON MEPAC Systems
The Belgian Council of Ministers has officially sanctioned the procurement of 19 CAESAR new generation (NG) artillery systems and 24 GRIFFON MEPAC mortar systems from Nexter, a company under the KNDS joint venture, as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and modernize the country's land forces. The
French DGA Orders 109 CAESAR MkII Mobile Artillery from Nexter
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has issued a notification to Nexter, a KNDS company, confirming an order for 109 CAESAR MkII artillery systems. The first delivery is anticipated in 2026
Russian Defence Minister Pulls Up Uraltransmash Enterprise for Delaying Artillery Systems' Production
Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu has expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of artillery systems production at the Ural Plant of Transport Engineering (Uraltransmash) during his recent inspection. The focus of his visit was on the production and repair of self-propelled artillery systems, including the 2S19 Msta-S, 2S3 Akatsiya, 2S4 Tyulpan, 2S5 Giatsint, and 2S35 Koalitsiya SV
Romania Selects Korean K9 Thunder Howitzer over German PZH2000, Turkish Firtina-2
Romanias defense has selected K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery systems, manufactured by South Korean company Hanwha Defense, for its armed forces. This was reported by
NATO Secures $1.2B Artillery Ammunition Deal to Replenish Stocks Following Donation to...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has inked contracts valued at $1.2 billion for the procurement of approximately 220,000 155mm artillery shells
German Bundestag Approves Funding for Gepard Successor: New Air Defense System for...
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has given the
Lockheed Martin to Start Making GMLRS Rockets in Australia
Australian defence ministry has signed a $37.4 million contract with Lockheed Martin Australia to start manufacturing guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS) missiles from 2025
South Korea Tests Modified Ground-based Tactical Missile
South Korea has announced the successful test-firing of an enhanced version of its domestically developed Korean Tactical Surface to Surface Missile-I (KTSSM-I). Military sources revealed on Friday that the launch of the modified KTSSM-I took place on Thursday at the testing site of the Agency for Defense Development in Taean County, located 109 kilometers southwest of Seoul
Ukraine Orders 20 Rheinmetall Marder IFVs
Netherlands Defence Signs Agreement with ISISpace for Military Satellite Development
S.Korea Begins Production of Medium-Altitude Reconnaissance Drone for Air Force
Russian Supercam S350 UAV to Debut at Viet Nam Defence Expo 2024
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...