Bulgaria, Germany’s Rheinmetall Launch Joint Ammo Factory to Boost EU Defense Supply
Bulgaria and German defense company Rheinmetall have signed a deal worth more than $1.1 billion to build a new center that will produce gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells, boosting Europe’s ammunition supply amid security tensions in the region.
PGZ, BAE Partner to Build 155mm Artillery Shell Facility in Poland
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and BAE Systems have formed a partnership to build a 155mm artillery ammunition production facility in Poland.
Tiberius Aerospace Secures UK Deal for 150 Km Artillery Munition
The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Tiberius Aerospace to develop its liquid-fuelled, 155mm ramjet precision-guided artillery munition.
European Defense Production Triples Since Russia-Ukraine War: Report
The European arms industry has been expanding at a record pace — three times the rate since the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, according to the Financial Times.
Poland to Raise 155mm Shell Production Sixfold by 2027
Poland is gearing up for a massive ammunition production surge, aiming to boost annual output of 155mm artillery shells sixfold — from around 30,000 to 180,000 — by 2027.
Poland Earmarks $660M to Boost 155mm Ammo Production Through Local Companies
Poland’s Armaments Group is investing in state-owned companies to increase the production of 155-millimeter ammunition for its armed forces.
US Army Mulls Canceling General Dynamics Management of 155mm Shell Factories in Texas
The US Army is considering the termination of General Dynamics’ oversight of three new 155-millimeter artillery shell manufacturing lines in Texas.
US Army Q4 Plan to Produce 100,000 Artillery Shells Delayed
The US Army has experienced a setback in increasing its artillery munition production by October. The increase supports a broader target of over a million 155-millimeter howitzer shells next year in response to rising global demand amid the war in Ukraine.
US Army Opens 155mm Ammunition Facility in Arkansas
The US Army and General Dynamics have opened a new facility in Camden, Arkansas, to produce 155mm high-explosive artillery projectiles.
Rheinmetall, Lithuania Pave Way to Building Ammunition Plant
Rheinmetall and Lithuania signed deals to build a $190 million ammunition plant to make artillery shells, while Vilnius keeps eyeing Russia.
Hanwha Demos K9’s Interoperability With US Army Excalibur Round
Hanwha’s K9 self-propelled howitzer demonstrated its interoperability with the Raytheon M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided 155mm rounds earlier this year.
Spanish Army Orders Half a Million 155mm Propellant Charges From Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall will supply the Spanish Army with around half a million modular propellant charges for 155mm extended-range artillery ammunition.
European Nations Order $100M in 155mm Shells From Singapore Firm
ST Engineering has clinched over $100 million in contracts to supply NATO standard 155mm ammunition for European countries.
US Army Launches $500 Million Ammunition Facility in Texas
The US Army has inaugurated a major artillery ammunition parts production plant in Mesquite, Texas.
