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Mach 6 Railgun Incoming: India Experiments With Electromagnetic Artillery

Electromagnetic Railgun is India’s artillery system, capable of firing a 50-kilogram projectile at Mach 6, reaching distances of up to 200 kilometers, and using electromagnetic force.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Germany to Buy 200,000 Artillery Shells From Rheinmetall

Germany plans to acquire 200,000 additional artillery rounds from Rheinmetall to replenish the country’s stockpile amid donations to Ukraine.

Rheinmetall to Deliver Unnamed 100 Km Artillery Round to Ukraine: CEO

Rheinmetall will deliver artillery shell prototypes with a range of 100 kilometers (62 miles) to Ukraine this year, CEO Armin Papperger said.

Rheinmetall to Build 155mm Ammunition Factory in Lithuania

Rheinmetall has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuania to initiate the construction of an ammunition manufacturing facility.

For Every Artillery Shell Fired by Ukraine, Russia Counterfires Five: US General

The Ukrainian military is so outgunned by Russia that for every artillery shell it fires at enemy positions, invading forces return five.

Latvia to Provide Technical Assistance for Czechia’s Ukrainian Ammo Project

Latvia has signed an agreement to provide technical assistance for the Czech Republic’s artillery ammo replenishment project for Ukraine.

Estonia Confirms Additional Military Aid to Kyiv

The Estonian government has announced additional military aid for Ukraine to support Kyiv against Russia’s ongoing invasion.

Canada Announces Fund for Czech’s Ukrainian Ammo Donation

Ottawa has pledged more than $29 million to support Prague in donating ammunition to Kyiv to defend against Russia.

Belgium Announces $448M Aid Including Artillery Ammo for Ukraine

The Belgian government has approved additional military aid of 412 million euros ($448 million) for Ukraine, including artillery rounds.

NATO Countries Not Giving Ukraine ‘Enough Ammunition’: Chief

NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said alliance members "are not providing Ukraine with enough ammunition," allowing Russia to push Kyiv's forces back.

UK to Replenish Ukraine’s Artillery Ammunition

The UK will reserve $310 million to supply artillery ammunition for Ukraine in its second anniversary of defense against Russia’s invasion.

Czech Republic Proposes 800,000 Artillery Rounds for Ukraine Soon

The Czech Republic could deliver 800,000 artillery shells to Ukraine if partner nations secure financing, President Petr Pavel said.

India Announces Maiden Precision Artillery Round Development

IIT Madras is partnering with Munitions India Limited to develop the country’s first 155mm “smart” artillery round.