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Jun- 2025 -

2 June

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A Merlin helicopter from 820 Naval Air Squadron loaded and fired flares from HMS Prince of Wales, while embarked for Exercise Steadfast Defender. Flares are one element of the Defensive Aid Suite (DAS). The flares make up one portion of the DAS system, they are specifically designed to defeat Infra-Red seeking missiles (MANPADS). The aircraft carrier is taking part in Exercise Steadfast Defender. Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024 will be the largest NATO exercise in decades. NATO forces will be exercising across multiple regions and in multiple domains (maritime, land, air, space, and cyber). The vast scale of this exercise will occur over several months and over thousands of kilometres and will involve tens-of-thousands of Allied troops, all showcasing NATO capabilities to deter adversaries and defend allied territory.

Britain to Build Six ‘War-Ready’ Weapons and Ammo Factories

The UK is investing $2 billion in the construction of six new weapon manufacturing centers in response to rising security concerns.

May- 2025 -

23 May

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine, KNDS Ink Joint Production of Automatic Gun Ammo

Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with KNDS to jointly produce medium-caliber ammunition for the armed forces.

23 May

Asia Pacific

155-millimeter artillery ammunition is manufactured at Rheinmetall

Christine Casimiro

India, Germany Strike ‘Strategic Partnership’ on Ammo Production

India’s Reliance Defence and Germany’s Rheinmetall have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on large-scale ammunition production.

8 May

Arms

Four camo-wearing soldiers are seen positioned in a trench, pointing guns toward a target that is out of frame.

Juster Domingo

Sweden, Nammo Sign $186-Million Ammo Production Deal

Nammo has signed a $186-million deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply small-caliber ammunition.

Jan- 2025 -

24 January

Arms

The Security Service and the National Police prevented new attempts at illegal sale of weapons and ammunition in various regions of Ukraine. As a result of comprehensive measures, 10 dealers were detained who were trying to sell "trophy" weapons to criminals. Among the items seized from the suspects are Russian grenade launchers, sniper rifles, Kalashnikov assault rifles with silencers, and ammunition of various calibers.

Staff Writer With AFP

Raids and Detentions in Ukraine Arms Smuggling Crackdown

Ukrainian law enforcement on Thursday detained nearly two dozen people after launching a nationwide operation including hundreds of raids to stamp out illegal weapons and ammunition trafficking.

21 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

Four Legacy Rounds Into One: New Abrams Tank Ammo Enters Full-Rate Production

The US Army has approved the full-rate production of its M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose round, designed to provide next-generation firepower to M1 Abrams tanks.

Nov- 2024 -

20 November

Arms