S. Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Invest in Estonian Defense Industry
South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has announced a $115.5 million investment package aimed at supporting Estonia’s defense industry, including plans to build a sustainment and repair center and establish an ammunition factory.
Kuwait Opens First Domestic Plant for Light Ammunition
Kuwait has launched a light ammunition manufacturing facility, boosting the country’s self-reliance and domestic industrial base.
New ‘Drone Killer’ Ammo Gives US Navy Rifles a Shotgun Punch vs. UAVs
The US Navy has turned its rifles into drone-killing weapons with a new ammunition that delivers shotgun-style takedowns without collateral damage.
US Army Creates New Office to Speed Ammo Acquisition
The US Army has established a new Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Agile Sustainment and Ammunition as part of a sweeping overhaul of its procurement process aimed at faster equipment supply to warfighters.
US Companies to Explore Materials Alternative for Guided Munition
Minnesota-based Niron Magnetics and Moog Inc. in New York have partnered to evaluate rare earth-free magnets for use in guided munitions.
US Army to Build Mobile Refineries for Key Ammo Mineral Production
The US Army has announced the development of a small, transportable refinery fleet to produce critical minerals used in ammunition and weapon systems manufacturing.
US Army Orders $200M in Anti-Drone Shells From Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has secured a contract worth more than $200 million to produce XM1211 High Explosive Proximity rounds for the US Army.
UK Maps 13 Sites to Rebuild Local Arms Industry, Sustain Ukrainian Aid
The UK has revealed 13 possible locations for a new production network of munitions and energetic materials, aimed at supplying the British Armed Forces and bolstering support for Ukraine.
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.
Defense Giant Rheinmetall Opens Mega-Plant as Europe Rearms
German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opened Europe's largest munitions plant as Berlin rushes to rearm after decades of running down its military.
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.
Russia Sources Almost Half of War Ammo From N.Korea, Ukraine Spy Chief Claims
North Korea is supplying approximately 40 percent of the ammunition that Russia uses in its conflict with Ukraine, according to Kyiv’s spy chief.
Sig Sauer Produces 100 Millionth Round of 6.8mm Ammo at Arkansas Plant
Sig Sauer has reached an annual milestone by producing 100 million rounds of 6.8-millimeter ammunition at its factory in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
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.
Lithuania, Northrop Expand Medium-Caliber Ammo Production Partnership
Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial deal inked in September 2024.
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.
Russia Matches NATO’s Yearly Ammo Output in Just Three Months: Rutte
Russia is producing as much ammunition in three months as all NATO members do in a year, underscoring growing concerns over the alliance’s industrial capacity.
Britain to Build Six ‘War-Ready’ Weapons and Ammo Factories
The UK is investing $2 billion in the construction of six new weapon manufacturing centers in response to rising security concerns.
Ukraine, KNDS Ink Joint Production of Automatic Gun Ammo
Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with KNDS to jointly produce medium-caliber ammunition for the armed forces.
India, Germany Strike ‘Strategic Partnership’ on Ammo Production
India’s Reliance Defence and Germany’s Rheinmetall have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on large-scale ammunition production.
Sweden, Nammo Sign $186-Million Ammo Production Deal
Nammo has signed a $186-million deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply small-caliber ammunition.
Raids and Detentions in Ukraine Arms Smuggling Crackdown
Ukrainian law enforcement on Thursday detained nearly two dozen people after launching a nationwide operation including hundreds of raids to stamp out illegal weapons and ammunition trafficking.
Four Legacy Rounds Into One: New Abrams Tank Ammo Enters Full-Rate Production
The US Army has approved the full-rate production of its M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose round, designed to provide next-generation firepower to M1 Abrams tanks.
Estonia Selects Partner for Ämari Ammo, Explosives Factory
Estonia has selected an industry partner for an ammunition and explosives manufacturing line at the Ämari air base in the country's north.
