Hanwha, UNION to Expand 155mm Ammo Production Capacity in US
Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies in Texas have formed a strategic partnership to increase manufacturing capacity for 155-millimeter munitions in the US.
US Army Pushes Artillery Limits With Next-Gen Rocket-Assisted Rounds
The US Army may be seeing the next generation of the service’s artillery in action, as it tests a rocket-boosted round to deliver more accurate engagements from longer ranges.
Lockheed’s Extended-Range GMLRS Breaks 100-Km in Live-Fire Test
ER-GMLRS is Lockheed Martin’s extended-range rocket, completing a 112-kilometer live-fire test from HIMARS, validating Alternative Warhead performance, and doubling GMLRS range to 150 kilometers.
A New Challenger to HIMARS? Egypt’s Rad’a 300 Breaks Cover
Rad’a 300 is a tracked, multi-caliber rocket launcher, striking targets up to 300 km, reaching speeds of 40 km/h on and off road, equipped with factory-loaded pods that carry 122mm to 610mm rockets.
Leonardo Brings 70-Km Reach to Its New 155mm Artillery Weapon
RH1-155/52 HITFIRE is Leonardo’s new turreted 155 mm/52-caliber artillery system, weighing under 13 tonnes, carrying 30 rounds and 180 modular charges, and a 23-liter chamber and 48-groove barrel.
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.
BAE, US Army Test Extended-Range Scorpio-XR Artillery Projectile
BAE Systems and the US Army have successfully test-fired the Scorpio-XR extended-range artillery projectile, marking a key milestone.
GMARS Goes Live: New Dual-Pod Launcher Outguns HIMARS in Volume
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have completed the first live-fire test of the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System, a next-gen launcher capable of firing twice the payload of HIMARS.
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.
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 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.
BAE Unveils ‘Scorpio-XR’ With Double the Range of Conventional Artillery
BAE Systems has announced it is developing the “Scorpio-XR,” an advanced, long-range precision munition under the Hypervelocity Projectile program.
Russian Ammo Usage Slashed by Half Amid Strikes on Factories: Ukraine
Ukraine’s military chief confirmed that Moscow has been forced to reduce its artillery ammunition usage due to Kyiv's persistent strikes on Russian production facilities.
Ukraine Slowly Matching Rate of Russia’s Artillery Fires: Defense Official
The Ukrainian military is gradually narrowing the gap with Russia in terms of artillery shell usage, thanks to continued support from its Western allies.
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.
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.
