Ordnance News & Articles

Spanish Armed Forces Orders 40mm Grenade Launcher Ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition will supply 40mm x 53 High Explosive, High Explosive Dual Purpose and training ammunition for the SB-40 LAG and Mk 19 grenade machine guns in use with the Spanish Army and Navy

Jun 01, 2022
USMC Remote Weapon System Production Transfers to US

The KONGSBERG RS6 Remote Weapon Station includes a percussion-primed cannon with a co-axial machine gun, an integration kit for the STINGER Air-To-Air Launcher, and provisions for future counter Unmanned Aerial Systems defeat systems

May 31, 2022
Enhanced Firepower for Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyers 

All six Type 45s will be fitted with the MBDA Sea Ceptor missile system on top of crucial upgrades to the destroyers’ principal weapon, the Sea Viper

May 31, 2022
Lightweight Artillery Cannon Developed for US Army

American Rheinmetall Munition’s cannon will enhance the mobility, maneuverability and lethality of US Army artillery systems

May 30, 2022
Successful Ramjet 155 Artillery Tests Completed in Norway 

Boeing and Nammo’s Ramjet 155 Extended Range Projectile is designed to meet long-range precision fire requirements of the US Army

May 19, 2022
USSOCOM Receives Spike NLOS Missile System On Joint Light Tactical Vehicles

Lockheed Martin’s Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) is a multi-purpose, electro-optical/infrared missile system with an advanced rocket motor that enables it to reach ranges of up to 32 kilometers

May 16, 2022
SMART SHOOTER Presents SMASH Fire Control Systems at Marine Exhibition

Selected and purchased by the US Marine Corps, the SMASH technology increases the accuracy, lethality, and situational awareness of small arms

May 10, 2022
Denmark Orders Carl-Gustaf M4 Recoilless Rifle

Built to satisfy future requirements, Saab’s Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon is compatible with advanced fire control devices and prepared for specialized ammunition

May 09, 2022
Towed Artillery Guns for Senegalese Armed Forces 

Nexter’s 105LG 105mm towed artillery gun can be put into battery in less than 30 seconds by a crew of 5 gunners, firing 12 rounds per minute at a maximum range of 17 km

May 03, 2022
Next Generation Squad Weapons System for US Army 

The SIG FURY Hybrid Ammunition (6.8 Common Cartridge), SIG-LMG (XM250), SIG MCX-SPEAR Rifle (XM5) and SIG SLX Suppressors will advance soldier weapons technology to meet emerging requirements

Apr 25, 2022
US Air Force Fields New Multi-Mission Rifle 

The semi-automatic, 7.62x51mm caliber Squad Designated Marksmanship Rifle from Heckler & Koch is designed for missions requiring combat over-watch with precision-fire capability to engage targets up to 600 meters

Apr 21, 2022
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