Ordnance News & Articles

Additional M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers & Ammunition Carriers for US Army
Additional M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers & Ammunition Carriers for US Army

The M109A7 is the latest howitzer in the BAE Systems M109 family of vehicles, and is the primary indirect fire support system for the Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams

Aug 01, 2022
US Army Receives First Modernized M270 Launcher
US Army Receives First Modernized M270 Launcher

Lockheed Martin’s Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270A2 launcher is designed to engage and defeat artillery, air defense concentrations, trucks, light armor and personnel carriers at greater distances

Jul 15, 2022
Additional US Army Strykers Receive 30 mm MCWS
Additional US Army Strykers Receive 30 mm MCWS

Oshkosh Defense will upgrade 95 more Stryker Double-V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicles with the 30 mm Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS)

Jul 15, 2022
Initial Contract Signed for Australian Naval Strike Missile Capability
Initial Contract Signed for Australian Naval Strike Missile Capability

Developed in Norway, KONGSBERG’s Naval Strike Missile is a fifth-generation, long-range, precision strike missile designed to defeat heavily protected maritime targets in contested environments

Jul 08, 2022
Skyguard 3 Air Defense Systems for International Customer
Skyguard 3 Air Defense Systems for International Customer

Rheinmetall will supply its Oerlikon Skyguard 3 systems with GDF009 twin guns and airburst-capable AHEAD ammunition

Jul 06, 2022
Collaboration Agreement Signed for Australian Sovereign Munitions Capability
Collaboration Agreement Signed for Australian Sovereign Munitions Capability

The agreement between Thales Australia and EXPAL Systems S.A. will support the development of new manufacturing processes that will enable the local production of critical naval munitions and advanced fuze solutions

Jul 05, 2022
30mm x 173 Airburst Solution for US Navy
30mm x 173 Airburst Solution for US Navy

Rheinmetall will prototype a low-cost engagement capability that aims to increase the effectiveness of existing and future US Naval guns against air and surface threats

Jul 01, 2022
UK Ministry of Defence Publishes Acquisition Pipeline 
UK Ministry of Defence Publishes Acquisition Pipeline 

The Acquisition Pipeline is a forward look of future potential procurement activity undertaken by the Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Jun 24, 2022
PROTECTOR Remote Turret Tested on Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle
PROTECTOR Remote Turret Tested on Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace successfully performed the first live firing of the PROTECTOR RT40, which includes the Bushmaster 30mm cannon and a linkless ammunition handling system, from Milrem Robotics’ Type-X vehicle

Jun 14, 2022
Family of Fifth-Generation Combat Missiles Released 
Family of Fifth-Generation Combat Missiles Released 

MBDA’s AKERON missiles incorporate high-resolution multi-band imagers, multi-effect warheads, data links, and multi-mode guidance algorithms based on AI techniques to ensure precise guidance

Jun 10, 2022
FN Herstal Presents Revamped FN Five-seveN Handgun 
FN Herstal Presents Revamped FN Five-seveN Handgun 

With its original performances remaining unchanged, the new FN Five-seveN Mk3 MRD includes enhanced design, improved ergonomics and better usability for military forces, law enforcement and special forces

Jun 09, 2022
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