The Danish Armed Forces will acquire additional spare gun barrels for tanks, artillery, and mortar systems following combat lessons drawn from the war in Ukraine, where intense usage has led to rapid barrel wear and reduced weapon accuracy. The
HENSOLDT has extended its cooperation with the Czech Armed Forces by equipping additional combat vehicles with the TARANIS ADLER command, control, coordination, and communication system. The
South Korea is promoting its Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) as a candidate for Norways long-range precision strike weapon requirement. On March 26, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) Minister Seok Jong-geon visited Norway to discuss defense industry cooperation, aiming to strengthen ties between Korea, NATO, and the European Union
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Raytheon has tested its unmanned DeepStrike truck-mounted artillery rocket system at the U.S
The Australian Army received its first two HIMARS rocket systems on March 21, at Avalon Airport, marking the start of its long-range firepower enhancement effort
Patria has presented its ARVE self-propelled howitzer prototype at its Arctic Event in Rovaniemi, Finland, from March 17 to 19, unveiling new defense platforms with a focus on sub-arctic infantry operations. The ARVE is based on the 155 K 98 towed howitzer and integrates the gun onto a SISU E13TP 8×8 truck, enhancing mobility while retaining the original weapons operation
The Indian government has approved a ₹7,000 crore ($810 million) deal to acquire 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and 327 gun-towing vehicles for the Army. Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the 155mm/52-calibre ATAGS will be manufactured by Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems
Turkeys Aselsan conducted the first live-fire test of the Tolun guided missile from the Goktan system to achieve ground-based precision strike capabilities similar to advanced artillery rockets. The Tolun has similar features as the Boeing-Saab Small Diameter Bomb which was adapted for ground-to-ground role and given to Ukraine for use as a long range artillery weapon fired from the the HIMARS launcher
Hanwha Aerospace will showcase the K9A1 self-propelled howitzer equipped with a domestically developed 1,000-horsepower engine at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2025, taking place at the ADNEC Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi, U.A
The domestically developed 1,000-horsepower diesel engine for the K9 self-propelled howitzer has