Army ‘hitting stride’ with 155mm production, but general worries over what’s needed next
When it comes to predicting the needs of future conflicts, Maj. Gen. John Reim said, “the Army’s gotten in wrong 100 percent of the time.”
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Elbit Systems to build artillery ammunition factory for mysterious buyer
Israeli-based Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced a significant milestone with the award of a $135 million contract to establish an artillery ammunition factory for an undisclosed international customer. According to the company, the two-year contract ref…
US to upgrade its largest producer of small-arms munitions
The United States is embarking on a significant endeavor to upgrade one of its vital military assets, the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) located in Independence, Missouri. In the Army’s press release, it was explicitly mentioned that as …
Rheinmetall receives order for additional artillery shells for Ukraine
Europian defense conglomerate Rheinmetall announced on Tuesday that it has received a further order for 155mm artillery shells destined for Ukraine under a framework agreement with the German military. The third call-off, it encompasses the delivery of…
US Navy awards contract to Northrop Grumman for new guided ammunition
U.S. defense giant Northrop Grumman Corp. announced on Wednesday that it was awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy for the newly designed 57mm guided high explosive ammunition. Designated for use with the Mk110 Naval Gun Mount, the company will test a…
Elbit Systems to supply tank ammunition to NATO country
Israel defense giant Elbit Systems announced on Wednesday that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $115 million to supply tank ammunition to a NATO country. The contract will be performed over a period of three years and includes options for …
Rheinmetall sends new Gepard ammunition to Ukraine
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall announced on Tuesday that the first shipment of new Gepard ammunition is now on its way to Ukraine. As noted by the company, Rheinmetall AG of Düsseldorf has shipped the first lot of 35mm air defense ammunition as p…
German Bundeswehr orders more tank ammunition
German technology firm Rheinmetall announced on Thursday that the Bundeswehr has expanded to €4 billion ($4.4 billion) an existing framework agreement with the company to supply tank ammunition. As noted by the company, the order underscores Rheinmetal…
Ukraine launches joint tank ammunition production with NATO country
Ukraine’s state-run arms industry conglomerate UkrOboronProm recently announced that it had launched joint production of 125mm rounds for the tank and anti-tank guns with a European country in NATO. “This is already the second munition, the…
“Advanced” ammunition flies downrange with electronic processors for airburst and guidance
[Sponsored] Advanced medium-caliber ammunition is now capable of programmable airburst, proximity airburst, and guidance to meet emerging threats that couldn’t be defeated otherwise.