Belgium Expands 155mm Shell Production With Automated Factory Line
Belgium has opened a new production line in Wallonia to manufacture 155-millimeter artillery shells as part of efforts to strengthen its defense industry and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
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.
Patria Completes Live-Fire Tests of New ARVE Mobile Artillery
Patria has completed live-fire testing of its new ARtillery on Vehicle (ARVE) mobile artillery system, dubbed the 155 Self-Propelled Gun (SPG).
Caesar 8×8 Howitzer to Begin Production in Czech Republic
KNDS has announced that the serial production of its Caesar 8x8 artillery system in the Czech Republic will begin in early June.
Tiberius Aerospace Turns Artillery Rounds Into Supersonic ‘Missiles’
Tiberius Aerospace is rolling out a ramjet-powered 155mm shell that flies at supersonic speeds and hits targets at extended ranges.
Pakistan’s Artillery Stockpile Could Run Dry in Four Days of War: Report
Pakistan is reportedly facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition, with its stockpile estimated at lasting no more than four days in a high-intensity conflict.
US Army Revives M777 Howitzer Production With $162M BAE Contract
The US Army has contracted BAE Systems to produce M777 major lightweight howitzer structures for $162 million.
India Orders Over 300 Local 155mm Towed Guns for $805 Million
The Indian Ministry of Defence has contracted a pair of domestic firms for the collective procurement of 307 indigenously developed towed artillery systems.
Patria Unveils Mobile Artillery for Finnish Coastal Defense
Patria has unveiled a mobile 155mm self-propelled artillery system for the Finnish Navy's coastal defense requirements.
Bulgaria Mulls Replacement for Soviet Artillery With French Caesar
Bulgaria is considering acquiring the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer as a replacement for the Soviet 2S1 "Gvozdika" 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems.
Norway Buys Precision Guided Kits From US for K9 Artillery Fleet
Norway has signed an agreement with the US to procure the Precision Guidance Kit M1156A1 for its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems.
Czech Republic Extends Ammunition Supply Effort for Ukraine
The Czech Republic will continue its defense initiative to support Ukraine with large-caliber ammunition until April of this year.
Hanwha Completes Testing of K9 Howitzer Domestic Engine
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has wrapped up acceptance trials of a domestically-developed 1000-horsepower engine for the K9 self-propelled howitzer.
Rheinmetall to Deliver Thousands of Artillery Propellants to Ukraine
Ukraine has contracted Rheinmetall to supply tens of thousands of 155mm artillery propellant charge modules of various types.
Turkish Firm to Establish Ammunition Production Line in Pakistan
Repkon has signed a deal with Wah Industries Limited to establish a production and filling line for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan.
Portugal Signs Framework Agreement for 36 Caesar Howitzers
The Portuguese government has signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 36 Caesar NG self-propelled howitzers from France.
Junghans Microtec to Supply Time Fuses for German Artillery Rounds
Germany has signed a framework agreement with Junghans Microtec for the procurement of 180,000 time fuses for 155mm artillery projectiles.
UK Delivers 10 Additional AS90 Self-Propelled Howitzers to Ukraine
The UK has delivered 10 additional AS90 artillery guns to Ukraine since its new government took charge in July and is on course to send six more in the coming weeks.
Norway Approves Nammo License Transfer to Produce Artillery Ammo in Ukraine
The Norwegian government has approved the transfer of Nammo defense technology to a Ukrainian firm for the production of 155mm artillery shells in Ukraine.
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.
Romania Picks S. Korea’s K9 Thunder Howitzers for Massive Artillery Upgrade
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has selected South Korea’s K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers to modernize its artillery fleet.
France Greenlights High Precision KNDS Artillery Shell Development
The French defense procurement agency has contracted KNDS France for its support in developing the Katana high precision guided 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.
Israel Fields ‘World’s First Fully Automatic’ 155mm Howitzer
The Israel Defense Forces has fielded the Roem/Sigma self-propelled howitzer following a series of tests.
