Ordnance News & Articles

U.S. Army to Test Remote Controlled Patria Nemo 120 mm Turreted Mortar System

Technology will provide Armored and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams with rapid, precise indirect and direct fire capability, whilst keeping the operating crew well protected

Dec 03, 2020
Solid Fuel Ramjet Concept Will Extend U.S. Army’s Munitions Range to Over 100km

Successful testing of Northrop Grumman’s SFRJ technology, validates gun-launched survivability and performance predictions of long range precision fires

Dec 01, 2020
Firing Trials of Joint UK-French Sea Venom/ANL Anti-Ship Missile a Success

The MBDA’s leading edge missile will soon equip the Royal Navy’s AW159 Wildcat and Marine nationale’s H160M Guépard shipborne helicopters

Nov 27, 2020
Rheinmetall to develop Future Laser Weapon Technology for Germany

The laser source demonstrator will be employed in various projects to study in greater depth the use of laser technology in military applications

Nov 26, 2020
Aegis Ballistic Missile Weapons System Successfully Tested Against ICBM

The test took place in the broad ocean area northeast of Hawaii and involved the destroyer USS John Finn

Nov 21, 2020
Rheinmetall supplies 40mm medium-velocity ammunition to South African National Defence Force

The medium-velocity ammunition has a maximum range of 800 metres, exceeding conventional extended range low-velocity (LV) variants by up to 375 metres while delivering unparalleled accuracy

Nov 13, 2020
Latvian National Armed Forces Install New Training System for SPIKE LR2 and SPIKE SR Missiles

The STT provides fully-simulated battlefield training, improving both gunnery and command and control proficiency levels

Nov 09, 2020
Improved Missile Early Warning System Installed in Republic of Korea

The JTAGS system provides in-theater missile warning using data obtained directly from satellite sensors

Nov 05, 2020
Leonardo Unveils New Naval Defence Turrets

Leonardo has introduced the Lionfish range of small-calibre remotely controlled turrets for naval defense applications. Completely designed and developed by...

Oct 27, 2020
BAE Systems Australia to Export Sensor for Joint Strike Missile to Norway

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace will integrate the Passive Radio Frequency Sensors into the Joint Strike Missile

Oct 26, 2020
BAE Systems ARCHER wheeled howitzer offered for U.S. Army 155 mm gun system

The automated weapon system would provide U.S. soldiers with responsiveness and flexibility far exceeding current capabilities

Oct 23, 2020
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.