Army reveals formal requirements for howitzer competition (EXCLUSIVE)
The document, dated Oct. 20, and marked as controlled unclassified information, sheds additional light onto the Army’s plans to host a new competition.
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Developing American-made propellants needed for long-range fires
[Sponsored] The industrial base is building the infrastructure needed to secure domestic production of artillery shells.
Rheinmetall CEO warns Germany against ‘small boy’ thinking toward US
“Germany, but also Europe … will grow up to be a reliable partner of the United States,” said the head of the country’s largest defense firm.
Lockheed ‘still committed’ to selling Black Hawks to Poland, despite Warsaw’s withdrawal
Warsaw has not indicated any plan to revive the procurement since taking the decision to end it in June, but Williamson noted that Lockheed will “continue to have engagements” with Polish officials about the matter.
Advances in propellants, made in America, are crucial to long range-artillery fires
[Sponsored] Smart solutions are available to access proven advanced technology, modernize the organic industrial base, and expand secure domestic production.
Lockheed, Rheinmetall take first GMARS live fire shot
The range achieved from the live fire exercise and any targets hit were not disclosed, but Rheinmetall company literature states that GMARS can aid “fire support missions up to a range of 400+ km.”
Eyeing international sales, General Atomics moves to build drone wingmen in Europe
The company plans to tap its German-based affiliate General Atomics Aerotec Systems GmbH to produce and customize drone wingmen for European customers.
Germany’s Rheinmetall and India’s Reliance strike ‘strategic’ ammunition agreement
Key to the collaboration is a plan for Reliance to establish a “greenfield manufacturing facility” based in the Watad Industrial Area of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India.
Defense Market Quarterly Review – May 2025
Defense companies saw robust financial results in Q1 2025, fueled by surging global demand and modernization efforts. This analysis delves into key players’ performance and examines how post-quarter events – including potential NATO spending hikes, reg…
Rheinmetall Showcase Enhanced SSW40 Grenade Rifle at DEFEA 2025
Rheinmetall showcased its enhanced SSW40 grenade rifle at DEFEA 2025, a magazine-fed, semi-automatic 40mm launcher with advanced fire control and planned support for programmable airburst munitions. Designed for both low- and medium-velocity grenades, …