Russia Allegedly Testing Artillery, Drugs on Military Volunteers
Russia has allegedly conducted artillery and pharmacological tests on military volunteers to assess their impact on combat effectiveness.
Hanwha Proposes K9 Howitzer for US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon Program
Hanwha Defense USA has confirmed the K9 mobile howitzer as its proposed testbed system for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon program.
Indra, Hanwha to Manufacture Self-Propelled Artillery for Spain
Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint development of self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces.
Anduril Secures $43M to Boost US Solid Rocket Motor Production
The US Department of Defense has awarded Anduril Industries $43.7 million in additional funding to expand domestic production of solid rocket motors.
Philippine Army Plans Artillery Command With Air Defense Systems
The Philippine Army plans to reorganize its artillery regiment to incorporate air defense capabilities, according to Chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete.
British Army Brings in Leonardo’s ‘Silent Ears’ to Track Enemy Artillery
Leonardo’s SONUS acoustic detector is heading to the British Army, giving the service a next-gen system for tracking gunfire without revealing its own position.
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.
UK, Germany Ink $70M Joint Deal for Mobile RCH 155 Artillery
The UK and Germany have signed a $70.1-million joint procurement contract for artillery that can fire while maneuvering and neutralize targets more than 70 kilometers away.
Ukraine, Germany to Build Bohdana Howitzers With Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Ukraine has partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems using Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks.
AM General to Supply Cannon-Armed HUMVEES to Kosovo
Kosovo has signed a contract to purchase artillery-mounted HUMVEES from Indiana-based military vehicle giant AM General.
Germany Plans $4 Billion Purchase of 200+ RCH 155 Wheeled Howitzers
Germany plans to procure 229 RCH 155 wheeled artillery systems this year, at an estimated cost of $4 billion.
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.
S. Korea’s Chunmoo Leads Norway’s Rocket Artillery Race After German EuroPULS Exit
Norway appears to be moving closer to selecting South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system after Germany’s EuroPULS was dropped from the competition earlier this year, leaving only Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS and Hanwha Aerospace’s offering in contention.
Thailand Receives New Artillery and Rocket Systems
Thailand has received new artillery and rocket systems from the Defence Technology Institute, developed with technology-transfer programs.
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.
Sweden Completes Archer Artillery Upgrade Program
Sweden has received the final batch of upgraded Archer artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors to boost its long-range strike capability.
Frontline Goes Digital: UK Troops Experiment With New Battlefield Network System
Cobalt is a battlefield management system developed by Arondite that links drones, uncrewed vehicles, and infantry into a shared digital network.
Hanwha Unveils ‘Chunmoo 3.0’ With AI Targeting, Expanded Strike Options
South Korea’s Hanwha Defense has unveiled Chunmoo 3.0 as its next major evolution in rocket artillery for multi-domain operations.
AM General Reinvents Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer With Soft Recoil Tech
Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer is a next-gen, lightweight artillery system from AM General designed for rapid, mobile fire support in modern combat.
Hanwha Begins Production of Wheeled K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Hanwha Aerospace has begun production of a wheeled variant of its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer, with testing expected to begin in early 2026.
Ukraine Produces 40 Bohdana Howitzers Monthly, Zelensky Says
Ukraine is now producing 40 B2S22 Bohdana artillery systems each month, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, marking a major step in Kyiv’s effort to expand domestic weapons production amid its ongoing war with Russia.
India’s New ‘Rudra Brigade’ Signals Shift to Integrated, Tech-Driven Combat
The Rudra Brigade is the Indian Army’s new integrated combat formation combining infantry, armored, artillery, special forces, and unmanned systems under a unified command.
US Channels $512M in Rheinmetall Artillery Shells to Eastern Europe
Rheinmetall will supply $521 million worth of artillery ammunition to an undisclosed Eastern European country under a contract commissioned by the US.
S.Korea Puts Fresh Firepower on Display at Eastern Europe’s Top Defense Expo
South Korea’s defense giants are rolling into the International Defense Industry Exhibition 2025 in Poland with new tanks, submarines, radars, drones, and artillery systems.
