In a First, a Norwegian Project Integrates Drone Data to Correct Artillery...
During the recent “Steadfast Defender 24” NATO exercise, Norwegian and Swedish specialists conducted a unique experiment to correct artillery fire by obtaining information from multiple drone hovering over target territory. The mission of the drone swarms is to discover the enemy's position and activities and relay the information to the artillery...
Rheinmetall to Supply Spain with 155mm Ammunition worth Euro 218 Million
The Spanish government has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth approximately €208 million to supply 94,200 155mm artillery rounds. Delivery to the Spanish army is scheduled between late 2024 and late 2025, with an option for a two-year extension
Nine DITA-M Howitzers for Ukraine Under Production in Czech Republic
The Netherlands has announced that Czech arms manufacturers are constructing nine DITA self-propelled howitzers for later dispatch to Ukraine. The weapons are part of a large Dutch order for Ukraine being fulfilled by two arms manufacturers in the Czech Republic
European Partners Launch THEMA Consortium for Advanced Electromagnetic Artillery System
A consortium of 14 European partners from nine EU member states has
Rheinmetall to Open 155mm Artillery Ammunition Plant in Ukraine
Rheinmetall, Europes largest ammunition maker, plans to open a new plant in Ukraine that will produce “six-digit-number” of 155mm artillery shells. Critical shortage of 155mm artillery shells has often been blamed for Ukrainian Forces inability to hold their ground against Russian Armys advances in Southern Ukraine
Russia Unveils New Wheeled Artillery - "Phlox" - Incorporating Cannon, Howitzer, and...
The Rostec State Corporation has introduced a fresh line of wheeled self-propelled artillery guns for the Russian army, with the latest addition being the 2S40 Phlox. Departing from the conventional tracked standard, wheeled artillery aims to improve strategic and tactical mobility on public roads, purportedly capitalizing on the growing global road network
DAPA Develops Extended Range 155mm Ammunition for Korea's K9 Howitzer
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) unveiled the '155mm Range Extended Munitions Project' system development completion on February 6. In an official release, DAPA announced the launch of the '155mm Range Extension Projection Project' at the Poongsan Research Institute in Daejeon, supervised by Firepower Business Department Director Lee Myeong
Munitions India Limited Inks $225M Artillery Ammunition Deal with Saudi Arabia
Defence Public Sector Enterprise Munitions India Limited (MIL) has clinched a $225 million deal with Nadrah Company for the supply of artillery ammunition to Saudi Arabia. The agreement, inked during the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024 in Riyadh, marks one of India's major defence export orders
Belgium Confirms Acquisition of Nexter's CAESAR NG, GRIFFON MEPAC Systems
The Belgian Council of Ministers has officially sanctioned the procurement of 19 CAESAR new generation (NG) artillery systems and 24 GRIFFON MEPAC mortar systems from Nexter, a company under the KNDS joint venture, as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and modernize the country's land forces. The
French DGA Orders 109 CAESAR MkII Mobile Artillery from Nexter
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has issued a notification to Nexter, a KNDS company, confirming an order for 109 CAESAR MkII artillery systems. The first delivery is anticipated in 2026
Russian Defence Minister Pulls Up Uraltransmash Enterprise for Delaying Artillery Systems' Production
Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu has expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of artillery systems production at the Ural Plant of Transport Engineering (Uraltransmash) during his recent inspection. The focus of his visit was on the production and repair of self-propelled artillery systems, including the 2S19 Msta-S, 2S3 Akatsiya, 2S4 Tyulpan, 2S5 Giatsint, and 2S35 Koalitsiya SV
Romania Selects Korean K9 Thunder Howitzer over German PZH2000, Turkish Firtina-2
Romanias defense has selected K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery systems, manufactured by South Korean company Hanwha Defense, for its armed forces. This was reported by
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea
Ruselectronics Develops Technology Extending Short-Wave Radio Range to 6,000 km
Indonesian Navy Chief Considers Interim Submarine Purchase Amidst Operational Needs
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...