Denmark Expands Probe into Israeli-made ATMOS, PULS Rocket Artillery Procurement Program
The Danish Ministry of Defense has widened its investigation into the procurement of the Israeli Elbit Systems-made ATMOS and PULS rocket artillery system to encompass the costs and delays associated with establishing an operational rocket launcher capability. In October 2023, a legal investigation was initiated into the purchase of fire support...
U.S. Army Awards BAE Systems $318M M109 Howitzer Services Contract
BAE Systems has won a contract valued up to $318 million from the U.S
Elbit Systems’ Advanced C4I Solution Selected for European Artillery Upgrade
A European country selected Elbit Systems to improve 155mm howitzer battalions with Digital Fires capabilities through integration of their C4ISR Artillery Suite including Torch-X Fires app and E-LynX SDR radios. Torch-X Fires is an integrated solution built upon Elbit Systems C4ISR platform, facilitating cross-force coordination, rapid planning, execution, and sensor-to-shooter capabilities...
European Union Awards Rheinmetall €130M to Boost Ammo Production
Rheinmetall has received over €130 million in funding from the European Union to increase the production of ammunition. More than a quarter of the total €500 million awarded by the EU under the Act of Support in Ammunition Production (ASAP) will be channeled into six projects by Rheinmetall AG's European subsidiaries,...
In a First, a Norwegian Project Integrates Drone Data to Correct Artillery...
During the recent “Steadfast Defender 24” NATO exercise, Norwegian and Swedish specialists conducted a unique experiment to correct artillery fire by obtaining information from multiple drone hovering over target territory. The mission of the drone swarms is to discover the enemy's position and activities and relay the information to the artillery...
Rheinmetall to Supply Spain with 155mm Ammunition worth Euro 218 Million
The Spanish government has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth approximately €208 million to supply 94,200 155mm artillery rounds. Delivery to the Spanish army is scheduled between late 2024 and late 2025, with an option for a two-year extension
Nine DITA-M Howitzers for Ukraine Under Production in Czech Republic
The Netherlands has announced that Czech arms manufacturers are constructing nine DITA self-propelled howitzers for later dispatch to Ukraine. The weapons are part of a large Dutch order for Ukraine being fulfilled by two arms manufacturers in the Czech Republic
European Partners Launch THEMA Consortium for Advanced Electromagnetic Artillery System
A consortium of 14 European partners from nine EU member states has
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 road network
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
Major Sanctions Relief for Russia in U.S. - Brokered Ceasefire Initiative with...
Massive Explosion at Czech Ammo Factory Producing Artillery Shells for Ukraine
Potential “Kill Switch” in U.S.A.F’s New F-47 Stealth Jet Raises Eyebrows...
Three Russian Journalists Die in Targeted Killing in Ukraine
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...